1.Stand-Alone Workflow L Stand-Alone Workflow Management System In addition to database management systems and messages, it does not contain any other application software. Applications outside the workflow management system are called during operation. Workflow related data is held by Participants.
l Stand-Alone workflow management system generally provides its own user interface and can access data for other applications. Commonly used to support a variety of different applications
2. Embedded Workflow L A embedded workflow management system is configured in other systems, such as an ERP system, and is used by the system. l Workflow components are used to control the order of application functions, manage the work queue, and assist completion of exception handling. l Common examples include ERP, CRM, and Content Management Application. 3. Workflow Service location in the integrated platform
