Business Modeling by Process and Management Applications

Once a process has been designed and implemented and its operational objectives assigned, controlling how it performs is the main focus. Two types of process control mechanism derived from automation, i.e. feed-forward and feedback can be put in operation. System and process concepts can be tied together to produce a relevant framework for representing business entities. Process modeling is already widely used for management applications. The various domains of application in the management context are the value chain concept, information system design, supply and demand chain management and control of activities. Activity-based process models form a very powerful communication media between users and analysts. When a process is planned to be changed for whatever reason, the impact of the associated information system can be assessed. If possible, steps can be taken to maintain the alignment of the information systems with the operational processes.