The implementation of a Personnel Management Service based on a Workflow Management System developed by the Queensland University of Technology is an example for successful know-how transfer between academia and industry.
Workflows automated with YAWL can be easily examined using process mining technology. YAWL delivers event logs in XES format out of the box. These logs can be imported in a tool like
Disco.
The integration of the workflow management system YAWL into the Enterprise Portal Liferay is now ready. It is now possible to build a web-based application based on an individual workflow that has been designed by rapid prototyping. The solution is entirely based on open source components and uses powerful code generation technology to keep the development and maintenance effort low.
The advantage of using modern workflow technology is a close relationship between process models and IT solutions that support real world business processes. Every change in the process model has a direct impact on the Workflow Management System. Workflow technology is the enabler for the quick adaptation to changing requirements and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). Rheni proceeds in three steps here:
