Procesgerelateerd

Procesgerelateerd is a Dutch term used in business, manufacturing and information technology to describe something that is connected with, caused by, or occurring within a process. It is commonly contrasted with productgerelateerd (related to the product) and peoplegerelateerd (related to people), highlighting that the source of the issue or characteristic lies in the process itself, rather than in the product or its handlers. Process-related aspects include procedures, workflows, inputs and outputs, controls, measurements, and performance indicators. Effective process management aims to design and operate processes that are consistent, repeatable, and auditable, reducing variation and enabling traceability.

In risk assessment and quality management, process-related risks originate from process design, sequencing, timing, or control failures. Common process-related concerns include bottlenecks, misaligned handoffs, inadequate standard operating procedures, or insufficient data capture within a workflow. Addressing them often involves process mapping, standardization, automation, and regular monitoring of process KPIs.

Real-world examples: a manufacturing line halts due to an unplanned maintenance window is process-related downtime if caused by maintenance scheduling; a data entry error that propagates because the data capture step is poorly designed is a process-related data quality issue; changes in a regulatory approval workflow that affect lead times are process-related changes.

Overall, procesgerelateerd emphasizes that the origin of issues, risks, or improvements lies in the design and operation of processes, rather than solely in products or people.