What is meant by DMN?
The term "DMN" (Decision Model and Notation) refers to an open standard defined by the Object Management Group (OMG) for modeling and executing decision logic in a structured and traceable way. DMN is commonly used in combination with business process management (BPM) to separate operational decisions from processes, making them transparent, reusable, and automatable. Decisions are typically represented using decision diagrams and so-called decision tables.
Typical software functions in the area of "DMN":
- Graphical Modeling of Decision Logic: Visual representation of rules and their relationships using decision diagrams.
- Creation of Decision Tables: Tabular definition of complex rules with input conditions and resulting actions.
- Simulation and Testing of Decisions: Running test scenarios to validate decision logic.
- Version Management and Governance: Maintaining different versions of decision models with approval workflows.
- Integration into Business Processes: Embedding DMN models into BPMN workflows for dynamic decision-making.
- Rule-Based and Data-Driven Decision-Making: Using static rules and/or dynamic data as input for decisions.
- Export and Import of DMN Files: Support for DMN standards (e.g., DMN 1.3) to ensure cross-platform compatibility.
- Traceability and Auditability: Documentation of all decision paths to ensure compliance and transparency.