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The work performed on a job moving through a process can be
divided into
an ordered sequence of activities. Furthermore, the buffers
represent storage or waiting points where the job waits before moving to
the next activity (queues, waiting rooms, etc.). Different types of jobs
create
different
paths
through
the
network
(Manuel,
L
&
Marklund,
J,
2005). Thus, defining activities is crucial in process analysis; it is a
tradeoff between process and activity complexity as shown in Figure 2.6
below:
Figure 2.6 Process Complexities versus Individual Activity Complexities
2.2.2.4 Resources
Tangible
assets
utilized
to perform activities in a process
can
be
divided into two categories such as:
Capital assets
For example: real estate, machinery, equipment, and IT systems.
Labor
For example: people with knowledge and skills.
The difference between resources and inputs is resources are
utilized
while inputs are consumed (Manuel, L & Marklund, J 2005).
2.2.2.5 Information structure
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