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What is Lightweight Workflow Management System

Chapter 19
Handbook of Research on Complex Dynamic Process Management: Techniques for Adaptability in Turbulent Environments
Lightweight workflow management systems are workflow management systems that only provide the most basic functionalities and are characterized by a relatively small and non-intrusive effort to implement and adopt them, in particular by depending on the involvement of business users.
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Lightweight Workflow
Hajo A. Reijers (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands)
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 14
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-669-3.ch019
Abstract
This chapter describes lightweight workflow as a possible approach to counter many of the issues related to the introduction and sustained use of operational workflow management systems. Aside from a description of the essential features of lightweight workflow, this chapter also provides a reflection on the application of lightweight workflow in practice. Lightweight workflow is a very relevant direction to be aware of for practitioners who consider the use of workflow technology. Researchers may find inspiration from this chapter to further the adoption of workflow management technology.
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