Explore the ongoing debate between BPMN and EPC as experts analyze their expressive power, readability, and integration with enterprise architecture. Discover insights from seasoned practitioners in the field.
A new blog post of What’s Your Baseline was published on Mar 20, 2011:
Overview:
This article examines the differences between BPMN and EPC notations for business process modeling. It highlights their expressive powers, readability, and their implications for enterprise architecture, providing insights for organizations selecting a suitable process notation.
Core content:
- BPMN features over a hundred modelling constructs, making it more expressive in workflow and collaboration compared to the five control flow elements in EPC.
- While BPMN is compact and efficient, EPC offers superior resource analysis with over ten connection types available between participants and activities.
- BPMN is primarily focused on process control, while EPC inherently supports integration with enterprise architecture, linking processes to business objectives.
- Both notations have their respective strengths, and the choice depends on organizational needs and the extent of necessary integration with other enterprise elements.
Learnings:
- Choosing between BPMN and EPC should consider the modeling objectives, as each serves different requirements effectively.
- BPMN’s expressive capabilities provide a clearer description for workflows, making it preferable for organizations focusing on the execution of process flows.
- EPC supports better resource planning, integrating various aspects of enterprise architecture essential for comprehensive business process management.
- The complexity and readability of different notations will impact user comprehension, highlighting the need for tailored training and communication strategies.
The original content was published in English.
