osaprosessi
Osaprosessi is a term used in Finnish process management to describe a distinct activity set within a larger process. It refers to a subprocess that has its own objective, boundaries, and responsibilities while contributing to the overall outcome of the parent process. Osaprosessi is typically treated as a modular building block in process maps, enabling clearer ownership, measurement, and improvement work.
Definition and characteristics
A subprocess has a defined start trigger and end condition, specific inputs and outputs, and an assigned
In a customer order-to-cash process, a credit-check osaprosessi might be invoked after an order is received.
Relation to standards and governance
Osaprosessi aligns with common process-management practices and is compatible with standards that advocate a process-approach, such