What is meant by Start of processes?
The term "process start" refers to the initiation or triggering of automated workflows or tasks within a software system. This action can be performed manually by a user, automatically by an event, or according to a scheduled time. Processes may consist of various tasks that run sequentially or in parallel to fulfill specific business functions.
Typical Software Functions in the Area of "Process Start":
- Manual Process Start: Allows users to manually initiate processes, e.g., by clicking a button on the user interface.
- Automatic Process Start: Triggers processes based on predefined events, such as the receipt of an order or the approval of a document.
- Scheduled Process Start: Planning and triggering processes at set times or intervals, e.g., daily backups or monthly report generation.
- Conditional Process Start: Initiation of a process only under certain conditions, such as when specific criteria in the data are met.
- Process Triggers: Defining specific triggers or events that start a process, e.g., reaching a certain inventory level.
- Process Monitoring: Functions for monitoring and managing running processes to ensure they are executed correctly and to intervene if necessary.