Join Thomas Heinrichs from Miragon as he explores innovative business process modeling strategies and shares insights on health sector processes, emphasizing the importance of a unified approach within organizations.
A new episode of Process Pitch was published on Jan 26, 2025, with the original title:
Order Fulfillment Insights from Thomas Heinrichs
Overview:
In a recent discussion, Thomas Heinrichs from Miragon shared insights about business process modeling, focusing on order fulfillment processes and the importance of consistent terminology within businesses. He introduced techniques such as conditional sequence flows and token simulations to illustrate complex modeling scenarios.
Core content:
- The discussion highlights Thomas’s move to his new home and his current work on a confidential project in the health sector.
- Business Rule Tasks are significant in executing underlying business rules, often based on DMN tables.
- Order Fulfillment processes are prevalent in retail, with emphasis on understanding the order-based nature of business.
- He emphasizes the need for uniform language in process modeling to ensure clarity within organizations.
- Modeling techniques such as parallel gateways require careful management of flow paths to avoid confusion.
Learnings:
- Understanding conditional sequence flows provides greater flexibility in business process modeling compared to exclusive gateways.
- Utilizing token simulations allows for clear visualization of processes, enhancing the learning experience.
- Engagement with complex modeling scenarios aids in grasping various BPM techniques, including message events and parallel activities.
- The session underscores the importance of consistent communication and terminology in collaborative business environments.
- Insights into health sector processes could inspire new BPM applications in industries beyond retail.
The original content was published in German.
