BEP 2 TOOL Best Practice in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in Australian Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) BEP2 TOOL INTRODUCTION The BEP2 tool is about delivering a unique approach to Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). BEP2 is a continuous assessment tool for the SME businesses. This means that the tool can be accessed and used several times over a period of months for comparative results, showing up changes or improvements. The tool focuses on the whole order management process via 5 sections. The BEP2 tool can be applied as a whole or by sections. The 5 sections are; Section A - General Section B - Order Management Section C - Materials Management Section D - Delivery Management Section E - Production Planning Section F - Design Instructions Weighting The weighting relates to the importance placed on the relevant questions/rule by your company. The rating system is as follows: 3 - The rule is very important to the company 2 - The rule has some importance but is not pressing 1 - The rule has little importance but is still relevant to you company 0 - The rule is not applicable to our company Level of Implementation This section relates to how well a particular rule has been implemented within your company. The rating system is as follows: 3 - The rule is completely implemented and working well 2 - The rule is implemented and is in the process of complete implementation 1 - The rule is partly implemented or not implemented and there is a need for implementation 0 - the rule is not applicable How to start? For the first time login, please a) Enter this ID number OT92146 into the textbox below. b) Make sure the checkbox is unchecked. Then press 'Start' button to continue. Please record this number as it will allow you return to your responses later on. This number is randomly drawn and will not be linked to any personal data. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can access your responses at any time for editing or to finish your incomplete survey. To return to YOUR survey, please a) Enter YOUR original ID number into the textbox below. Disregard the new ID number that is displayed. b) Make sure the checkbox is checked Then press 'Start' button to return to your survey. Should you have any difficulties in responding, please e-mail Mile Terziovski.