The Beginnings
It may seem surprising, but written records dating back to the mid-18th century show how processes were applied in various areas of manufacturing and business management.
It is important to note that these sources do not contain detailed, step-by-step descriptions, particularly of business processes, but rather descriptions of procedures associated with various complex activities.
Over time, the first "registers" and inventories appeared in various industries, containing descriptions and lists of workflows.
Their purpose at the time was presumably to ensure that everyone worked efficiently and that finished products did not vary too greatly.
Modern Times
For quite some time, the way activities and workflows were documented changed very little. Then, as printing and writing became more widespread, new opportunities emerged for documenting activities. Nevertheless, descriptions and records remained primarily on paper or parchment until the mid-20th century. The Industrial Revolution introduced new, more complex products, creating a need for more detailed descriptions, plans, and instructions.
This traditional approach to documentation worked well for a long time. However, computers and digital data storage became available in the 1960s. As technology advanced, the first wave of the information age arrived in the 1970s and 1980s. Globalization made corporate structures more complex, and business activities spanning multiple sectors became commonplace. As a result, business and quality requirements placed greater demands on IT support.
In this environment, manual process management and planning were no longer sufficient, leading to the emergence of quality management and management information systems, initially mainly in large enterprises. At the same time, business process design and management began to evolve, enabling more efficient production and distribution while gradually reducing costs through higher-quality production and better organization.
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