Understanding Enterprise Architecture and the Role of APQC’s Process Classification Framework

What Is Enterprise Architecture?

Enterprise architecture (EA) is described as the practice of modeling an enterprise and managing the related models, encompassing organization, process, system, data, and product/service models.

Models Within Enterprise Architecture

The article lists common EA models: organization structure, process model, system architecture, data model, and product/service portfolio, noting that these are interrelated aspects of the enterprise.

Convergence of Models

It explains that isolated models eventually converge—organization models define processes, data models inform system architecture, and process models include data and system aspects. Proper governance of this convergence yields consistency and cost reduction, while lack of governance can cause problems.

Being Part of the Process

The author argues that understanding the organization’s processes is essential for grasping the relationships among all other models, emphasizing that processes should often be prioritized.

Simple Integration with MosaiQ

APQC’s cloud‑based MosaiQ tool, launched in 2016, is presented as a solution to create and manage custom process frameworks, preventing redundant work and enabling seamless linking of organization models to process elements.

The article concludes with links to various community platforms (WeChat groups, QQ groups, video channels, etc.) for deeper discussion on enterprise architecture and related emerging technologies.