Prosessvalg

Prosessvalg, or process selection, is the systematic decision‑making that organizations and individuals use to determine which operational or procedural approach best fits a particular objective or context. It is a core activity in engineering, manufacturing, project management, quality control, and business strategy, as it directly influences efficiency, cost, quality, and flexibility.

The concept originates from process engineering, where multiple methods for producing the same end product are evaluated. Decision criteria usually include cost, cycle time, resource requirements, risk, scalability, regulatory compliance, and environmental impact. Tools such as decision trees, multi‑criteria analysis, cost‑benefit matrices, and simulation models aid in comparing alternatives. In high‑volume production, process selection often focuses on throughput and reliability, whereas in low‑volume or custom manufacturing, flexibility and adaptability become paramount.

In project management, process selection involves choosing among methodologies such as waterfall, agile, or hybrid frameworks, depending on project size, stakeholder involvement, and required transparency. The selection is informed by factors like team expertise, stakeholder expectations, and complexity of deliverables.

Prosessvalg also appears in the legal domain, where it refers to the choice of procedural rules or litigation strategies, such as selecting between summary judgment, mediation, or full trial. Here, considerations include the strength of evidence, potential costs, and desired speed of resolution.

Best practices in process selection emphasize early stakeholder involvement, clear articulation of objectives, systematic evaluation of alternatives, and documentation of rationale. This systematic approach ensures that the chosen process aligns with organizational goals, mitigates risks, and supports continuous improvement.