Definition
Refers to the succession and the linking of process steps of a defined work process e.g. process chains, procedures and tasks whereby simple, parallel and alternating sequences as well as combinations (networking) thereof are possible. REFA distinguishes the following basic forms:
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simple succession (without ramification),
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succession with AND-division,
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succession with AND-division and AND-link,
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succession with AND-division and AND-loop-link,
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succession with OR-division,
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succession with OR-division and OR-link,
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succession with OR-division and OR-loop-link.
These basic forms can occur simultaneously in a process.