Proceskort

A proceskort is a concise documentation card used in organizations to describe a single process or subprocess. It serves as a quick-reference tool within process management, quality assurance, and lean production environments, and is intended to support standardization, training, and daily execution.

A typical proceskort identifies the essential elements needed to perform the process consistently. Common content includes the process name and owner, purpose and scope, inputs and outputs, a sequence of key steps, required tools or equipment, and the roles involved. It also captures important controls, safety and compliance considerations, performance metrics or indicators, and references to related documents such as standard operating procedures or work instructions. In some implementations, it may include a brief risk note and a change history.

Creation and use aim to improve clarity and onboarding. Proceskort are usually created or approved by the process owner with input from stakeholders across involved functions. They can be physical cards placed at the point of use or digital records in a process library or intranet. They are commonly used for training, onboarding, audits, and daily execution, and they are often updated whenever the process changes.

Relation to other artifacts: a proceskort is typically complementary to more detailed documents like SOPs or work instructions and to process maps or value stream diagrams. While a proceskort provides a succinct reference, other documents offer deeper guidance. The approach supports visual management and continuous improvement by making critical process information readily accessible.