Michael Hammer (Business Engineer)

Michael Hammer was a prominent American engineer and business consultant known for pioneering the concept of "Business Process Reengineering" (BPR). He advocated for organizations to fundamentally rethink their processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness, rather than simply making incremental changes. His influential 1990 book, "Reengineering the Corporation," emphasized redesigning business workflows to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Hammer's work has significantly shaped modern management practices, encouraging companies to focus on innovation and strategic change in their operations for better competitive advantage.