Workflow-Supporting Application System

A Workflow-Supporting Application System is a software application that directly supports operational workflow process.

• AKA: Workflow-Enabled Application, Process-Supporting System.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) provide Core Functionality through primary features.
  • It can (typically) augment Main Function with workflow-supporting features.
  • It can (typically) support Process Automation through embedded workflow.
  • It can (typically) enable Task Sequencing through workflow-supporting component.
  • It can (typically) maintain Process State through workflow-tracking feature.
  • It can (often) integrate Document Flow through workflow-supporting routing.
  • It can (often) facilitate User Collaboration through workflow-supporting interaction.
  • It can (often) track Process Progress through workflow-supporting monitoring.
  • It can (often) manage Task Assignment through workflow-supporting role system.
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  • It can range from being a Basic Workflow-Supporting System to being an Advanced Workflow-Supporting System, depending on its workflow sophistication.
  • It can range from being a Simple Workflow-Supporting Application to being a Complex Workflow-Supporting Application, depending on its process complexity.
  • It can range from being a Limited Workflow-Supporting System to being a Full Workflow-Supporting System, depending on its support scope.
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  • It can be managed by a Workflow Management System (for workflow management tasks).
  • It can integrate with External Workflow System for advanced process management.
  • It can connect to Task Management System for expanded workflow capability.
  • It can support Process Mining Tool for workflow analysis.
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• Examples:
  • Content Workflow-Supporting Applications, such as:
    • Microsoft SharePoint (2024) with document workflow-supporting features.
    • Box (2024) with file workflow-supporting capability.
    • Confluence (2024) with content workflow-supporting functions.
  • Communication Workflow-Supporting Platforms, such as:
    • Microsoft Teams (2024) with message workflow-supporting features.
    • Slack (2024) with notification workflow-supporting capability.
    • Zoom (2024) with meeting workflow-supporting functions.
  • Development Workflow-Supporting Tools, such as:
    • Visual Studio (2024) with code workflow-supporting features.
    • GitHub (2024) with repository workflow-supporting capability.
    • GitLab (2024) with CI/CD workflow-supporting functions.
  • Productivity Workflow-Supporting Suites, such as:
    • Microsoft Office (2024) with document workflow-supporting features.
    • Google Workspace (2024) with collaboration workflow-supporting capability.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Workflow Application, which implements dedicated workflows as its core function.
  • Basic Application, which lacks workflow-supporting capability.
• See: Workflow-Supporting Feature, Process-Supporting Function, Task-Supporting Capability, Workflow Integration, Business Application.

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