Somisprocesskartor

Somisprocesskartor is a term used in some Swedish-speaking organizations to describe standardized process maps created within the SOMIS framework for documenting business processes. These maps provide a visual representation of the sequence of activities, decision points, data flows, inputs and outputs, and the roles responsible for each step. They are intended to support understanding, analysis, and communication across teams, as well as to underpin process improvement and system design.

Notational practice for somisprocesskartor often combines elements from widely used process-mapping notations with organization-specific conventions. Common features include process steps shown as boxes, decision points as diamonds, data objects or documents, and sometimes data stores. Swimlanes may be used to distinguish responsibilities by department, role, or system. While there is no single universal standard, somisprocesskartor diagrams typically aim for clarity and reproducibility, enabling different stakeholders to follow and critique the same representation.

Creation and use typically follow a lifecycle: define the scope and objectives of the process to map, capture the as-is state with input from subject matter experts, validate the map with stakeholders, identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities, and develop-to-be maps incorporating changes. After implementation, maps are updated to reflect new workflows and are used for training, auditing, and monitoring.

Tools and formats range from generic diagramming software such as Visio, Lucidchart, and draw.io to specialized process-mapping or workflow tools. Diagrams may be stored in shared repositories or integrated into wiki pages or documentation portals for easy access and version control.

See also: BPMN, process mapping, process documentation, value stream mapping.