startscaused
Startscause is a term used in system analysis and causal modeling to describe a specific type of causation in which the initiation of one event or process directly triggers the beginning of another. Unlike ordinary causation, which typically considers an effect following a cause, startscause emphasizes the temporal priority of the initiating event and its role in setting the stage for subsequent actions.
The term emerged in the early 2000s within the field of operational research. Researchers studying supply chain
Startscause plays a role in modeling alarm systems, where the activation of a sensor initiates an alert
The concept is related to, but distinct from, trigger points and threshold crossings. While a trigger point