Processkemaer

Processkemaer are schematic representations of processes that depict the sequence of activities, information flows, and resource usage involved in delivering a product or service. In Danish usage they are commonly referred to as processkemaer and form part of business process management and systems design practice. They provide a visual model of how work progresses, where decisions are made, and how data moves through a system.

Notations used in processkemaer vary with audience and purpose. Common approaches include flowcharts for simple processes, BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) for standardized business process modeling, data flow diagrams to emphasize information movement, and UML activity diagrams in software contexts. Typical elements include start and end points, activities or tasks, decision points, sequence flows, and data objects or resources.

Creation and use of processkemaer usually involve defining scope, gathering stakeholders, mapping the current (as-is) process, identifying bottlenecks and requirements, and designing a target (to-be) model. The resulting diagrams are reviewed with stakeholders, refined, and used to communicate procedures, train staff, support process improvements, and guide automation or system implementations. They are typically updated to reflect changes and maintained as living documents.

Benefits of processkemaer include clearer communication, shared understanding, and a basis for optimization and compliance. Limitations include potential oversimplification, difficulty capturing dynamic paths or human factors, and the need for ongoing maintenance to remain accurate.