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/ˈprɒsɛs ˈmæpɪŋ/ · proc·ess map·ping
noun
- A visual diagram that depicts the sequence of activities, decision points, inputs, and outputs of a business or operational process. The team created a process mapping of the order‑fulfilment workflow to identify bottlenecks.
- The activity of producing such a diagram, often used as a step in process improvement initiatives. Process mapping revealed several redundant approvals that were later eliminated.
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Did you know? Process mapping was a key tool in NASA’s Apollo program, where engineers used detailed flowcharts to coordinate the complex sequence of tasks required for lunar missions.