Designed Process Model

A Designed Process Model is a process model that describes a designed process, specifying the intended activity sequences, rules, and outcomes of the design.

• Context:
  • Task Input: Design Specification, Process Requirements, Activity Definitions
    • Optional Input: Resource Constraints, Performance Targets, Quality Criteria
  • Task Output: Process Design, Activity Flow, Rule Sets
  • Task Performance Measure: Design Completeness, Model Accuracy, Requirement Coverage
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  • It can (typically) define Process Structure through design elements.
  • It can (typically) specify Activity Sequence through flow definitions.
  • It can (typically) establish Process Rule through constraint specifications.
  • It can (typically) describe Resource Requirement through capacity planning.
  • It can (typically) outline Quality Standard through criteria definitions.
  • It can (typically) document Process Interface through interaction models.
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  • It can (often) support Process Simulation through simulation parameters.
  • It can (often) enable Design Validation through validation rules.
  • It can (often) facilitate Process Analysis through analysis tools.
  • It can (often) guide Implementation Planning through deployment guidelines.
  • It can (often) maintain Design Version through version control.
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  • It can range from being a Simple Process Design to being a Complex Process Design, depending on its process scope.
  • It can range from being a Linear Process Model to being a Network Process Model, depending on its structure type.
  • It can range from being a Standard Design Model to being a Custom Design Model, depending on its specialization level.
  • It can range from being a Department-Level Model to being an Enterprise-Level Model, depending on its organizational scope.
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  • It can integrate with Design Tool for model creation.
  • It can connect to Simulation System for design verification.
  • It can support Documentation Platform for design documentation.
  • It can link to Analysis Tool for performance assessment.
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• Examples:
  • Business Process Designs, such as:
    • Service Process Models, such as:
      • Customer Support Model for service delivery.
      • Order Processing Model for transaction handling.
    • Operation Process Models, such as:
      • Production Planning Model for manufacturing processes.
      • Resource Allocation Model for resource management.
  • System Process Designs, such as:
    • Integration Process Models, such as:
      • Data Exchange Model for system integration.
      • API Interaction Model for service communication.
    • Automation Process Models, such as:
      • Workflow Automation Model for task automation.
      • Schedule Management Model for time coordination.
  • Quality Process Designs, such as:
    • Control Process Models, such as:
      • Quality Inspection Model for quality assurance.
      • Compliance Check Model for standard adherence.
    • Improvement Process Models, such as:
      • Performance Optimization Model for efficiency enhancement.
      • Error Prevention Model for defect reduction.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Ad Hoc Process Model, which lacks formal design and structured planning.
  • Emergent Process Model, which evolves through natural development rather than intentional design.
  • Historical Process Model, which documents past processes rather than design intent.
  • Actual Process Model, which represents current execution rather than intended design.
• See: Process Design, Design Methodology, Process Architecture, Model Validation, Design Pattern, Process Specification, Design Framework.

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