"Process maps" are graphical representations of processes within a company or organization. They provide a clear visualization of different process levels, flows, and steps, and show their connections and dependencies. Process maps help to gain a holistic overview of organizational workflows and enable the identification and planning of improvement potentials.
Typical functions of software in the area of "process maps" could include:
Creation of process maps: Capturing and representing processes in the form of hierarchical or flat structures to provide a holistic view of organizational workflows.
Graphical representation of process hierarchies: Visualizing parent and child processes as well as their connections and relationships in the form of tree structures or hierarchical diagrams.
Customizable symbols and icons: Providing a library of customizable symbols, icons, and shapes to represent different types of processes, activities, or decision points.
Linking to detailed process descriptions: Ability to link detailed descriptions, documentations, or documents to individual process steps or elements to provide additional information.
Navigation and drill-down: Interactive features for navigating within the process map, including zooming, panning, and drill-down, to view details at different levels.
Filtering and search functions: Ability to filter or search process maps based on specific criteria to quickly find and identify relevant information.
Collaboration and sharing: Support for collaboration among multiple users in creating or revising process maps, as well as the ability to share maps with others or collaborate on them.
Export and presentation functions: Exporting process maps in various formats (e.g., PDF, image formats) as well as the ability to create presentations or reports based on the created maps.