Business Process Model and Notation (EN)

Definition

Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) is an internationally recognized standard for graphical modeling of business processes. It provides a clear and understandable notation that both technical and non-technical people can understand. With BPMN, you can standardize documentation of processes, identify weaknesses, and uncover optimization potential. The notation enables complex processes to be presented clearly to all stakeholders.

Example Process

flowchart TD     A[Customer inquiry] --> B{Check
required?}     B -->|Yes| C[Check data]     B -->|No| D[Process inquiry]     C --> E{Check
successful?}     E -->|Yes| D     E -->|No| F[Inform customer]     D --> G[Document result]     F --> G     G --> H[Complete process] 

In Context

• Typically used together with Business Process Management (BPM)
• Related to: UML, Activity Diagram, Flowchart
• Example use: Modeling order processes in e-commerce