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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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