Workflow Automation Platform

A Workflow Automation Platform is an automation platform for developing workflow automation systems (for automated workflow items for workflow automation tasks).

• Context:
  • It can range from being a No-Code Workflow Automation Platform to being a Low-Code Workflow Automation Platform.
  • It can range from being a Small Business Workflow Automation Platform to being a Enterprise Workflow Automation Platform.
  • It can range from being an Open-Source Workflow Automation Platform to being a Proprietary Workflow Automation Platform.
  • It can range from being a Single-Tenant Workflow Automation Platform to being a Multi-Tenant Workflow Automation Platform.
  • It can support integration with various third-party applications to enhance functionality and streamline processes.
  • It can facilitate the automation of routine tasks, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing human error.
  • It can provide features such as drag-and-drop interfaces, pre-built templates, and customizable workflows to cater to different user needs and technical proficiencies.
  • It can be utilized across various industries, including technology, healthcare, education, finance, and retail, to automate workflows and improve productivity.
  • It can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or as a hybrid solution depending on the organization's requirements.
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• Example(s):
  • ProcessMaker (v4.1) [1]
  • Zapier Workflow Automation Platform.
  • Slack Workflow Automation Platform.
  • Microsoft Power Automate.
  • Integromat (Make).
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Manual Workflow Management, which relies on human intervention rather than automated processes.
  • Basic Task Management Tools, which do not offer advanced automation capabilities.
• See: JobServer, Business Process Management (BPM) Platform, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS).

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References

2020

• https://processmaker.gitbook.io/processmaker/json-the-foundation-of-request-data/what-is-request-data
  • QUOTE: ... While ProcessMaker is a low-code, intelligent BPM platform for enterprises, our goal is to deliver simplicity, but to allow complexity. ProcessMaker is easy to use, and allows you to design customized processes and end-user experiences without understanding what data is. However, understanding how Requests are represented in ProcessMaker takes your designing potential to the next level. ...

    ... Before discussing the foundation for Request data, let's understand what Request data is. Each Request can be unique even though it was started from the same Process. Each Process is designed to determine business decisions based on information in each Request. ...

    ... As each Request routes, ProcessMaker accumulates data that represents and contains the information entered into each Request. As data accumulates for each Request, this data affects how each Request routes through the Process. ...

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