Processits

Processits is a term used to describe a proposed field of study and practice focused on the systematic analysis, design, governance, and ongoing improvement of processes within organizations and complex systems. In its more formal formulations, processits emphasizes provenance, traceability, reproducibility, and accountability across the life cycle of a process—from specification and deployment to execution and outcomes. The term is not uniformly defined and appears mainly in theoretical or speculative discussions about process-centric approaches to management and engineering.

The scope of processits typically includes process mapping, process mining, conformance checking, and process governance. Practitioners aim to align process design with data-driven evidence, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing conditions. The field often stresses the integration of process design with measurement and feedback mechanisms to support continuous improvement.

Key methods associated with processits involve process discovery using event logs, formal or semi-formal process modeling, simulation, and the use of performance metrics to drive optimization. Applications are described across sectors such as manufacturing, software development, healthcare, public administration, and service industries, where clear process definitions and reliable execution matter for quality and efficiency.

Processits is related to established disciplines like business process management, process mining, workflow management, systems engineering, and operations research. Some critics argue that the term overlaps with existing concepts and may risk concepts becoming vague if not clearly delineated. See also: business process management, process mining, workflow management.