Business Process Management

This book offers a detailed exploration of the business process lifecycle, making it an essential resource for students and professionals alike. Business Process Management covers foundational concepts and advanced architectures.

In Business Process Management, Mathias Weske provides a comprehensive exploration of the entire business process lifecycle, from initial modeling to enactment and evaluation. The book begins by laying the groundwork with essential concepts and abstractions in business process management, followed by an introduction to various process modeling languages and choreographies. It also delves into the formal properties of processes and data, providing readers with a solid foundation for understanding complex business environments.

As the narrative progresses, Weske discusses both traditional and advanced architectures in business process management. This includes an examination of workflow management systems, service-oriented architectures, and data-driven strategies. The 4th edition of the book features significant updates, including a new section on directly follows graphs, which are vital for process mining. Additionally, the core principles of declarative process modeling are introduced, reflecting the evolving landscape of business processes.

The importance of data is highlighted with a new section dedicated to data objects and models, particularly in the context of decision-making. To address current trends in automation, the chapter on enterprise systems architecture now includes insights into robotic process automation. Weske emphasizes the necessity for a shared understanding among all stakeholders in business process management, making this textbook an excellent resource for classes in related fields. For more information and teaching resources, readers can visit the accompanying website at www.bpm-book.com.