prosesssteg

Prosesssteg refers to a discrete operation within a larger process. It represents a single step that takes one or more inputs and produces one or more outputs, contributing toward the overall goal. In process modeling, et prosesssteg is used to describe the sequence, responsibilities, and performance expectations of that operation.

Common attributes include name and purpose, inputs and outputs, required resources (people, equipment, information), duration or cycle time, the person or role responsible, and criteria for completion or quality controls. Prerequisites and dependencies indicate which steps must precede or follow this step, while gating criteria determine whether the step may proceed.

Representation: in flowcharts, a prosesssteg is typically shown as a box or task; in BPMN it is an activity; it can be part of a value stream map for Lean. Steps may be sequential, parallel, or conditional; decision points route flow to different steps.

Applications: widely used in manufacturing, logistics, IT and software development, healthcare, and services to document, analyze, and improve how work is performed. Defining prosesssteg enables measurement, standardization, and identification of bottlenecks and waste. Lean, Six Sigma, and business-process reengineering techniques often rely on clearly defined steps.

Example: A packaging step in a order-fulfillment process. Inputs include a finished product and packaging materials. The step uses packaging equipment and a worker, takes about two minutes, and ends with the packaged item and updated inventory as outputs. Acceptance criteria include intact packaging and correct labeling.