Vienna - Papyrus Software announced today that its new research paper, "Modeling business processes: from a BPMN structured process flow to a declarative rule-based ACM method," has been accepted for the upcoming BPMN2025 scientific conference. The paper presents a new approach to process modeling that empowers businesses to manage complex workflows with greater flexibility and speed.

The research introduces a significant shift in how organizations can model their business processes, moving away from traditional, rigid BPMN flows toward a more dynamic, rule-based approach. This innovative method leverages the Papyrus Converse value stream modeling approach, enabling companies to innovate faster and manage unpredictable processes in the digital age.

We're excited to share how this new method can help businesses innovate faster. Our research shows that by adopting a flexible, rule-based paradigm, organizations can give their teams more autonomy and respond to market changes with unprecedented agility. said Christoph Ruhsam, Head of Papyrus Academy.

Research Key Advantages

Transforming process modeling with innovative approaches

Flexibility vs. Rigid Structure
The research demonstrates that rule-based modeling provides more execution flexibility and worker autonomy compared to traditional structured process modeling. While this offers immense benefits, the paper also addresses the challenge of managing rules and preventing inconsistencies.
Reduced IT Dependency
The new approach significantly lowers the dependency on IT teams for ongoing process changes. While BPMN modeling relies heavily on IT for database and system design, rule-based modeling uses business domain-specific ontologies, requiring IT support only for initial data interface definitions.
Enhanced Worker Autonomy
The rule-based model excels in empowering knowledge workers. It gives them the freedom to make decisions based on their expertise and understanding of business rules, whereas structured process modeling often limits their flexibility and control.

By moving beyond static process flows, the new methodology helps organizations adapt quickly to the fast-paced, unpredictable demands of today's digital world.

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"Modeling business processes: from a BPMN structured process flow to a declarative rule-based ACM method"
Systematic analysis of BPMN versus declarative rule-based ACM approaches using a real-world case study, providing practical insights for digital transformation.
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