Business, finance and operations

Standard operating procedure (SOP)

  • Business, finance and operations

Definition

A written, agreed way of carrying out a task so it is done the same way every time.

Also called

SOP, Standard operating procedure

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Why it matters

Consistent work is easier to measure, improve and audit.

Where it is used

Operations, quality and compliance.