Process model

What is Process Modeling?

What is the definition of process modeling?

Process modeling is the graphical representation of business processes or workflows. Like a flow chart, individual steps of the process are drawn out so there is an end-to-end overview of the tasks in the process within the context of the business environment.  

A process model allows visualization of business processes so organizations can better understand their internal business procedures so that they can be managed and made more efficient. This is usually an agile exercise for continuous improvement.

Process modeling is a vital component of process automation, as a process model needs to be created first to define tasks and optimize the workflow before it is automated.

 

What are the benefits of using process modeling?

The act of process modeling provides a visualization of business processes, which allows them to be inspected more easily, so users can understand how the processes work in their current state and how they can be improved. Other benefits from process modeling include:

Improve efficiency – process modeling helps to improve the process, helping business workers to be more productive by saving time

Gain transparency – modeling provides a clear overview of the process, identifying the start and end point and all the steps in between

Ensure best practice – using process models ensures consistency and standardization across the organization

Create understanding – by using the common language of process, it makes it easier for users across the organization to communicate with each other

Business orchestration – supports the coordination of people, systems and information across the organization to support business strategy