Notation of the de facto standard regarding the graph expression (flowchart) which shows business process. The case where BPD (business process diagram) which is the process execution model of business process and work flow inside enterprise and cooperation etc. between enterprise is inscribed as standard specificationit was definedby BPMI.org (Business Process Management Initiative).
Example of the simple payment business flow which is expressed with BPMN
As for the notation regarding business process and work flow there was a numbers in every tool (processmodeling,simulationandworkflow, EAI, BPM and BtoB integration etc.), and methodology was drawn with the respective specific type. Then it is used, also the semantic contents which terminology "of event" "activity" "task" and so on shows differed, the interference of mutual understanding of the person where the use tool and the methodology which depends ondiffer (for example process defined person who usesIDEF and IT engineer who uses UML) had become.
Then in order to establish the notation which does not depend on the bender individual writing, standardization of business process notation could advance the non-profit body BPMI which is formed by the tool bender and the consulting company to the stage, business semantics and BPMN 1.0 which standardized notation were issued on 2004 May 3rd.
1st purpose of BPMN decision is to make the intention understanding of the people where the design, execution, maintenance and optimization etc. of business process relate smooth is the non IT engineer and you understand and the easy way you are considered. In addition, the information system (Web service) counterintelligence system, not only the between of information system personal, as been able to inscribe the office work flow "between human personal", we are developed, it is available in visualization, grasp and of business process of the whole business.
In only 1 type which is calledBPD, arranging object (figure idea contest), it expresses the figure which is drawn up with BPMN. Also the swimming lane (pool and lane) which is the framework in order to identify the participant of business process is prepared.
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