Project

The “Project” symbol typically represents a discrete initiative or effort that has a defined scope, budget, and timeline.

The Project symbol can be used to represent a wide variety of different types of projects, such as new product development, process improvement, IT system implementation, or organizational change. It can also be used to represent projects at different levels of scale, from small, departmental-level initiatives to large, enterprise-wide programs.

Production Line

In a Manufacturing Routing Network, the symbol of a production line represents a sequence of workstations, machines, and other resources, arranged in a linear fashion, to perform a specific manufacturing process or produce a particular product.

Each workstation or machine in the production line performs a specific operation or task, and the work-in-progress moves from one station to the next until it is completed.

Position

The symbol “Position” represents a specific job or role within an organization. It can be used to identify the specific positions within an organizational chart or to represent the responsibilities and duties associated with a particular job. The symbol may include information such as the job title, task and the position holders. The symbol is often used in combination with other symbols and shapes to create an overall picture of an organization’s structure and operations.

Person

A Person template captures the relevant data for a person in the repository.

A Person-object can be described with a set of attributes.

A person object can be related to a set of other organizational objects as illustrated below.

Performance Indicator

A performance indicator is a metric or measure that is used to evaluate the success or effectiveness of a business, process, or system. Performance indicators are used to track and assess the progress of a business towards its goals and objectives.

Performance indicators can be used to measure a wide range of business activities, including:

  • Financial performance: indicators such as revenue, profit, and return on investment can be used to measure the financial performance of a business.
  • Customer satisfaction: indicators such as customer satisfaction scores or net promoter scores can be used to measure the level of satisfaction of the business’s customers.
  • Operational efficiency: indicators such as cycle time, error rate, or capacity utilization can be used to measure the efficiency of the business’s operations.
  • Employee performance: indicators such as productivity, turnover rate, or absenteeism can be used to measure the performance of the business’s employees.

People

The symbol people, represents the human actors or stakeholders involved in the ecosystem. These may include customers, employees, partners, suppliers, and other individuals or groups that have a direct or indirect impact on the businesses within the ecosystem.

For example, in an online retail ecosystem, the people symbol might represent customers who shop at various online retailers, employees who work for those retailers, or delivery drivers who deliver the products to customers. In a healthcare ecosystem, the people symbol might represent patients, healthcare providers, researchers, or regulators.

Organization Unit

Organization Unit is a symbol used to represent a specific group or department within an organization.

Organization units are often used in organizational charts to show the structure of an organization and the relationships between different groups or departments.

Overall, the organization unit symbol helps to visually identify and differentiate different parts of an organization and their functions within the broader context.

Objective

An objective can be represented as a goal or target that a person or organization strives to achieve.

The objective is a clear and defined target, with a visual representation of the progress towards it and the path being taken to reach it.

Mission

The overall purpose or objective of an organization, project, or initiative.

The mission describes the fundamental reason for the existence of the organization and provides guidance for decision-making and direction for planning and actions. It usually reflects the values and aspirations of the organization and serves as a reference point for stakeholders to understand the goals and objectives of the organization.

Milestone

In a work model, a “Milestone” symbol is used to represent a significant point or achievement in a project or process. A milestone is a way to track progress and measure success in achieving a particular goal or objective.

Milestones can be used in different ways within a work model. For example, they can be used to mark the completion of a major phase or task in a project, the achievement of a specific deliverable, or the attainment of a particular performance target. Milestones can also be used to identify critical points in a process or project, such as the point where a decision must be made or a resource must be allocated.