Introduction and Overview › Glossary for Networking Language · 1 min read
Network processes describe the fundamental operations within a network. They show what happens in the network, how it happens, and who is involved.
Every living network consists of many interconnected processes. Materials are moved, information is shared, financial resources are used, and responsibility is taken. These processes do not occur independently. They influence each other—and together form the foundation of effective collaboration.
By examining network processes, one gains a better understanding of connections, identifies interfaces, and can consciously shape responsibility. What becomes visible: Which tasks are being fulfilled? What resources are needed? How do decisions impact the entire network?
In the TEIKEI network, four fundamental network processes form the basis for nearly all organizational, economic, and community-related workflows:
Each of these processes offers a unique perspective on the network. Only in their interplay can we holistically understand transaction chains—and design networks to be long-term resilient, transparent, and collectively sustainable.
Network processes are thus a fundamental tool for understanding organizations, communities, and supply landscapes not just through their structure, but through their actual workflows and relationships.
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Created on July 19, 2026 · Last updated on July 19, 2026
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