Kanavoiminen
Kanavoiminen is a Finnish term referring to the act of directing, routing, or guiding a process, flow, or resource into defined channels or pathways. The root is kanava, meaning channel, and the verb form kanavoida signals the action of channeling something toward a specific purpose. In practice, kanavoiminen denotes making flows predictable, controllable, and aligned with set objectives.
The concept is used across multiple fields. In information systems and data management, kanavoiminen describes routing
Implementation typically involves identifying relevant flows, defining appropriate channels, establishing governance and standards, and monitoring performance.
Benefits of kanavoiminen include improved efficiency, transparency, and predictable results, as well as better risk management
See also: channelization, routing, resource allocation, governance of data and funds.