BPMN 2.0 - Business Process Model & Notation

Short definition - What is BPMN 2.0

BPMN 2.0 (Business Process Model and Notation 2.0) is an internationally recognized standard for graphical modeling and documentation of business processes. It provides a modeling language to enable a uniform and understandable presentation of processes for various departments and to efficiently standardize, optimize and automate business processes.

Detailed explanation - BPMN 2.0, ISO 19510 and BPM

BPMN 2.0 is a central part of Business Process Management (BPM), as it offers a standardized way to visually represent and document business processes. While BPM is understood as a holistic approach for managing and optimizing business processes, BPMN 2.0 provides the methodological basis for modeling and automating them. BPMN 2.0 was developed by Object Management Group (OMG) and represents an evolution of the original BPMN specification. The notation is standardized in ISO 19510:2013, which ensures its international validity and uniform application in companies. The standard provides a comprehensive notation for modeling business processes that is understandable to both business analysts and technical developers.

Modeling is carried out using various elements, including:

• Events: e.g. start, intermediate and end events
• Activities: e.g. tasks, sub-processes
• Gateways: e.g. branches for decisions
• Sequence and message flows: to represent process flows
• Pools and swim lanes: to represent responsibilities and process participants

By using these standardized elements, companies can design their processes consistently and efficiently, regardless of industry or company size.

BPMN 2.0 also enables technical execution by importing models directly into workflow engines and executing them automatically.

BPMN 2.0 in Aeneis by intellior

The Aeneis BPM software and GRC software fully supports BPMN 2.0 notation and provides an intuitive environment for business process modeling and optimization.

With Aeneis, companies can:

• Create BPMN 2.0-compliant process models: Business processes are visually recorded and standardized.
• Implement process automation: By integrating BPM|Flow, modeled processes can be converted into executable workflows.
• Use interfaces: Aeneis offers a wide range of integration options, e.g. via a REST API, to seamlessly integrate the software into existing system landscapes.
• Use the Auto-Layouter: The integrated Auto-Layouter tool ensures an automatic and clear arrangement of BPMN process models, which improves readability and consistency.
• Use rule validation: Aeneis includes an integrated rule check that identifies modeling errors and provides suggestions for corrections to ensure that BPMN 2.0 compliant processes are created.

These features make Aeneis a comprehensive BPM solution that helps companies implement efficient and digitized business processes with BPMN 2.0.

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Application examples: BPMN in practice

• Process modelling in companies: to standardize and optimize processes.
• Digital workflows: to automate business processes.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements: through integrated GRC elements.
• ISO certifications and audit management: through structured process documentation for quality assurance and audits.

Further links

• OMG BPMN 2.0 specification
• ISO/IEC 19510:2013 — BPMN 2.0 standard (free download)