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BPD

BPD

1 7.7
A document or diagram that shows steps and who does them in a work process
  • noun
  • Jargon
: descripción del proceso
  • A BPD outlines the specific steps required to complete a project efficiently.

Examples

  • The company created a detailed BPD to improve the workflow between different departments.

  • To ensure everyone understands their role, the manager sent out the updated BPD to the team.

  • Venezuela sends approximately 92,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil to Cuba.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The agreements with Venezuela thus provide Cuba enough to cover this shortfall and still leave some 40,000-50,000 bpd for re-exporting.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The Nuayyim project, a central Arabian field, is slated to add 100,000 bpd of Arabian Super Light crude oil by 2008.

    Blog text (23)

Synonyms

flowchart
vsBPD
3 3.8

A diagram that shows the steps and decisions in a process

includes responsibilities for each step as well as the sequence
flow sheet
vsBPD
  • Specialized
1 4.7

A diagram that shows the order of steps in a process, like a computer program or accounting system

focuses on business steps and names who is responsible
PFD
vsBPD
  • Specialized
8.6

A diagram that shows how processes and materials move in a factory

is for company processes and emphasises responsibilities rather than material flow

How Detailed

walk-through
1 3.6
BPD
  • Jargon
1 7.7
outline
64 2.7
summary
3 3.3

Surface Forms

BPD singular
BPDs plural

Etymology

The word BPD stands for business process description and is like a 'map' that shows each step and who is responsible, which is why teams use it to understand how work should be done.