Glossary

A helpful A-Z glossary listing key Business and IT
transformation terms and technical definitions.

Modeling

Modeling refers to the construction of an applicable Model for a particular subject area or domain, through the use of appropriate Methodologies.
Muda

Muda is a Japanese term used to describe any type of waste elements that add no value to the product: i.e. Waiting, Transporting, Over production, Excess Motion, Inventory Defects, Human Touches.
Normal Flow

A Normal Flow is a process flow that originates from a Start Event and continues through activities on alternative and parallel paths until reaching an End Event.
Objective

In the context of Enterprise Architecture or Business Process Analysis, Objective refers to a desired outcome that is quantifiable and measurable.
Orchestration

Orchestration is the automated arrangement, coordination, execution, and management of complex computer applications, systems, integration, and services.
Orchestration Engine

An Orchestration Engine coordinates the sequencing of steps and activities (manual and automated) according to flows and rules in the business process model (workflow).
Parent Process

A Parent Process is a Process that holds a Sub-Process within its boundaries.
Pareto Chart

A Pareto Chart is a graphical tool for ranking causes of problems from most significant to least significant.
Participant

A Participant is a business entity (e.g., a company, company division, or a customer) or a business role (e.g., a buyer or a seller) that controls or is responsible for a business process.
Patterns

In the context of Enterprise Architecture or Business Process Analysis, a Pattern is a technique for defining re-usable building blocks into context.

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