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What
is Workflow?
The automation of
a business process, in whole or part, during which documents, information or
tasks are passed from one participant* to another for action, according to a set
of procedural rules.
*participant = resource
(human or machine)
Why Should a Business Use Workflow?
The Evolution of Workflow Workflow Management consists of the automation
of business procedures or "workflows" during which documents, information
or tasks are passed from one participant to another in a way that is
governed by rules or procedures.
Workflow
software products, like other software technologies, have evolved from
diverse origins. While some offerings have been developed as pure workflow
software, many have evolved from image management systems, document
management systems, relational or object database systems, and electronic
mail systems.
Vendors
who have developed pure workflow offerings have invented terms and
interfaces, while vendors who have evolved products from other
technologies have often adapted terminology and interfaces. Each approach
offers a variety of strengths from which a user can choose. Adding a
standards based approach allows a user to combine these strengths in one
infrastructure.
The Key Benefits of Workflow
Improved
efficiency - automation of many business processes results in the elimination
of many unnecessary steps
Better
process control - improved management of business processes achieved
through standardizing working methods and the availability of audit
trails
Improved
customer service – consistency in the processes leads to greater predictability
in levels of response to customers
Flexibility
– software control over processes enables their re-design in line with
changing business needs
Business
process improvement - focus on business processes leads to their streamlining
and simplification
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