Handling complex business processes and workflows

Managing complex business processes and workflows is a critical aspect of an ERP system. This section provides a detailed guide on how to design, implement, and manage these processes using best practices and practical examples. We will cover workflow modeling, orchestration, automation, and error handling to ensure your ERP system can efficiently handle intricate business scenarios.

Understanding business processes and workflows

Business processes are sets of structured activities designed to achieve a specific business goal. Workflows represent the sequence of these activities and the flow of information between them. In an ERP system, handling complex workflows involves coordinating various tasks across multiple modules and services.

Here are the key components of a workflow:

• Tasks: Individual units of work within a process
• Events: Triggers that start, pause, or end tasks
• Decisions: Conditional logic that...