Business Process Management, Workflow and Business Process Rules a close look [Part I]

This is an era of competition, stiff indeed. No duopoly but a complete full phased oligopoly where the mantra is survival of the fittest. Organizations across the world are desperately seeking for skills, more flexibility and above all productivity. They are looking for applications those are adaptable for future changes. Business Process Management, a new tool or technique of managing business processes, helps curtail the gap between the business and the irresistible IT Information Technology. In this series of articles, I will present you an idea of Business Processes, Business Process Management Systems, Workflow Management Systems and the difference between Business Process Management and Workflow Management Systems. We will also discuss Business Process Rules and Business Process Rules engines.