Design and Performance for B/S-based Workflow Management Systems

The workflow reference model and the generic workflow product structure are analyzed.Based on that a framework of B/Sbased workflow management system is designed.XPDL is used to define the workflow process for a office automation system.The realization of workflow engine and the management of user authorization are also discussed.Workflow is a business process of computerized facilitation or automation,in whole or part.With the development of computer network,Internet and the enterprise Intranet infrastructure provide an ideal cooperation environment.The workflow management system,combined with Web technology,would be an open,flexible and facilitative system.