Omhåndtering

Omhåndtering is a Norwegian term formed from om- meaning again or around and håndtering meaning handling or management. The word describes the process of handling something again, i.e., re-handling, reprocessing, or revisiting a decision or task after initial treatment. In practice, omhåndtering is used in several domains to signal secondary handling rather than the first step.

In logistics and supply chain contexts, omhåndtering can refer to actions such as re-routing, re-packing, or moving goods through an additional handling step prompted by returns, quality control, or inventory adjustments. In data management or records management, it may denote updating, revising, or re-processing records after their initial entry. In project management or risk assessment, it can indicate revisiting issues, re-evaluating risks, or reallocating resources.

Usage varies by field, and the term is not always widely standardized. When used, it is common to define the scope of omhåndtering at the outset to avoid ambiguity between first handling and subsequent steps. The concept highlights iterative or recursive processing rather than a one-time action.

See also: håndtering, reverse logistics, data governance, quality assurance.