Glossary.

A Methodology is the analysis of different methods and approaches to collect details of various 'best practice' methods capable of addressing various forms of common problems.

Model is constructed to provide a representation of a subject area of interest. The model provides a smaller (scale), simplified, and / or abstract representation of the subject area.

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

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.

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.

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