Business Process Re-engineering now available in paperback!

My popular Kindle / iTunes book 'Business Process Re-engineering' is now available as a paperback.

To get hold of your copy please visit your local Amazon site and search for the title of the book.

Or, if you are in:

the UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1520300115

the US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1520300115

Enjoy the ideas,

Giles

About the author
Giles Johnston is a Chartered Engineer who specialises in helping businesses to grow and improve through better business processes.
Giles is also the author of Business Process Re-Engineering and creator of the 'Making It Happen' continuous improvement toolkit.

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