3 Process approach T 19
3.1 Process
Process types, management, realization and support processes
The word processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) comes from the Latin root procedere = go, development, progress (Pro = forward, cedere = go). Each processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) transforms inputs into outputs, creating added value and potential nuisances.
A processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) has three basic elements: inputs, activities and outputs.
A processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) can be very complex (launch a rocket) or relatively simple (audit a productany outcome of a process or activity (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.2)). A processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) is:
- repeatable
- foreseeable
- measurable
- definable
- dependent on its context
- responsible for its external providers
A processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) is, among other things, determined by its:
- title and type
- purpose (why?)
- beneficiary (for whom?)
- scope and activities
- initiators
- documented information
- inputs
- outputs (intentional and not intentional)
- constraints
- people
- material resources
- objectives and indicators
- person in charge (owner) and actors (participants)
- means of inspection (monitoring, measurement)
- mapping
- interaction with other processes
- risks and potential deviations
- opportunities for continual improvement
A processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) review is conducted periodically by the processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) owner (cf. annex 02).
Review: a survey of a file, product or process so as to verify if pre-set objectives are achieved
The components of a processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) are shown in figure 3-1:
Figure 3-1. Components of a process
- which materials, which documents, which toolings? (inputs)
- which title, what objective, which activities, requirements, constraints? (process)
- which products, which unintended results? (outputs)
- how, which inspections? (methods)
- what is the level of performance? (indicators)
- who, with which competences? (people)
- with what, which machines, which equipment? (material resources)
Figure 3-2. Some elements of a process
Often the output of a processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) is the input of the next processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1).
You can find some examples of processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) sheets in the document pack D 02 and a list of processes in annex 03.
Any organization (company) can be considered as a macro processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1), with its purpose, its inputs (customeranyone who receives a product (see also ISO 9000, 3.3.5) needs and expectations) and its outputs (products/services to meet customeranyone who receives a product (see also ISO 9000, 3.3.5) requirementsexplicit or implicit need or expectation (see also ISO 9000, 3.1.2)).
Our preference is to identify a processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) using a verb (buy, produce, sell) instead of a noun (purchases, production, sales) to differentiate the processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) from the company's department or documented information to maintain and recall the purpose of the processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1).
The processes are (as we shall see in the following paragraphs) of management, realization and support types. Do not attach too much importance to processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) categorizing (sometimes it's very relative) but ensure that all the company's activities at least fall into one processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1).
3.1.1 Management processes
Management processes are also known as piloting, decision, key or major processes. They are part in the overall organization and include elaboration of the policy, deployment of the objectives and all needed checks. They are the glue holding together all of the realization and support processes.
The following processes can be part of this family:
- develop strategy
- develop policy
- deploy the objectives
- plan the QSE IMS
- acquire and manage resources
- address risks
- establish process ownership
- conduct an audit
- conduct management review
- communicate
- negotiate contract
- improve
- meet requirements
- measure customer satisfaction
3.1.2 Realization processes
The realization (operational) processes are related to the productany outcome of a process or activity (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.2), increase the added value and contribute directly to customeranyone who receives a product (see also ISO 9000, 3.3.5) satisfaction.
They are mainly:
- design and develop
- purchase (components)
- produce
- maintain equipment
- receive, store and deliver
- inspect production
- control nonconformities
- anticipate emergencies
- implement corrective actions
- implement traceability
- sell
- investigate incident
- manage waste
3.1.3 Support processes
The support processes provide the resources necessary for the proper functioning of all other processes. They are not directly related to a contribution of the productany outcome of a process or activity (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.2)'s added value, but are still essential.
The support processes are often:
- control documentation
- perform environmental analysis
- study hazards
- acquire and maintain infrastructure
- provide training
- manage inspection means
- provide information
- keep the legal watch updated
- manage staff
- keep accountability
3.2 Process mapping
Process mapping and house
Par excellence processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) "mapping" is par excellence a multidisciplinary work. This is not a formal requirementexplicit or implicit need or expectation (see also ISO 9000, 3.1.2) of either ISO 9001 or ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 but is always welcome.
The three types of processes and some interactions are shown in figure 3-3:
Figure 3-3. Process house
In the outputs, do not underestimate unwanted products such as rubbish, pollution and rejects.
Mapping, among other things, allows you to:
- obtain a global vision of the company
- identify the beneficiaries (customers), flow and interactions
- define rules (simple) for communication between processes
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- develop strategy
- develop policy
- address risks
- plan the IMS
- deploy objectives
- acquire resources
- establish process ownership
- improve
Two other processactivities which transform inputs into outputs (see also ISO 9000, 3.4.1) examples ("design", figure 3-4 and "produce", figure 3-5) are:
Figure 3-4. Design process
Figure 3-5. Produce process
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3.3 Process approach
Process approach and continual improvement
Simple solutions for now, perfection for later
The process approachmanagement by the processes to better satisfy customers, improve the effectiveness of all processes and increase global efficiency (see also ISO 9004, Annexe B.5) contributes enormously to the efficient management of the organizationa structure that satisfies a need (see also ISO 9000, 3.3.1) (cf. annex 04).
Process approach: management by the processes to better satisfy customers, improve the effectiveness of all processes and increase global efficiency
When the process approachmanagement by the processes to better satisfy customers, improve the effectiveness of all processes and increase global efficiency (see also ISO 9004, Annexe B.5) is included during the development, implementation and continual improvementpermanent process allowing the improvement of the global performance of the organization (see also ISO 9000, 3.2.13 and ISO 14 001, 3.2) of an integrated QSEquality, safety, environment management system, it allows one to achieve objectives that are related to customer satisfactiontop priority objective of every quality management system (see also ISO 9000, 3.1.4), as is shown in figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6. Model of an integrated management system based on process approach and continual improvement
- emphasizes the importance of:
- understanding and complying with customer requirements
- of prevention so to react to unwanted elements such as:
- incidents
- accidents
- nuisances
- waste
- rejects
- customer returns
- measuring process performance, effectiveness and efficiency
- permanently improving objectives based on pertinent measurements
- process added value
- relies on:
- methodical identification
- interactions
- the sequence and
- process management, which consists of:
- determining objectives and their indicators
- piloting related activities
- analyzing obtained results
- permanently undertaking improvement
- allows one to:
- better view inputs and outputs and their relationship
- clarify roles and responsibilities
- judiciously assign necessary resources
- break down barriers between departments
- decrease costs, delays and waste
- and ensures in the long run:
- control
- monitoring and
- continual improvement of processes
- crisis management ("You will not solve the problems by addressing the effects")
- blaming people ("Poor quality is the result of poor management." Masaaki Imai)
- prioritizing investments ( "Use your brain, not your money." Taiichi Ohno)
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