Processes, procedures & operating systems · Working
Straight-through processing
Also called: STP
ELI5
Processing completed end to end without manual intervention.
Used in conversation
“Can we remove the ambiguity around straight-through processing before the process changes?”
Pitch context
You will see “Straight-through processing” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches processes, procedures & operating systems.
Why it matters: In processes, procedures & operating systems, the definition can change ownership, capacity, process, cost or safety decisions.
Connected terms
- STPThe search label “STP” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16