Architecture Practice Methods

Aug 31, 2026 · Industry Insights

Why Value Streams, Capabilities, and Processes Are Not a Hierarchy: The Mapping Relationship Explained

This article clarifies that value streams, business capabilities, and business processes are three independent architectural perspectives linked by mapping relationships—not a linear decomposition chain—using OMG BACM standards and Huawei's practice to debunk the common L1–L6 confusion.