Top 5 Features to Look For In A Workflow Management Software

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www.360quadrants.com

• Top 5 Features to Look For In A Workflow
  Management Software

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A workflow is a procedure of how one gets his/her
work done. It is a system that makes work more
effective while having everyone on the same page.
Workflow management is entirely about building
and tracking these procedures.Workflow
management software enhances a level of workflow
structure and converts ideas into products and
concepts into procedures. These tools help
ensures that the project is delivered correctly
and that the quality of the project is preserved.
These tools help one schedule tasks, work
together with others, manage workloads, make and
share documentation, and assess progress.
Currently, workflow management software is a
must-have for teams to be united, particularly
with the rising complexity and fast pace of our
multi-tasking, distributed workforce.Taking
advantage of the new competencies provided by
automation and the accessibility of useful data
for decision-making, one can do much better than
a to-do listone can also back its team with a
complete ecosystem of business process management
tools (BPM tools) for creating efficient,
enhanced workflows.
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• After identifying the workflow issue that one is
  trying to solve, had a discussion with key
  stakeholders along with those who will use the
  system and decided how the one will be using best
  workflow management software. As mentioned
  earlier, workflow management software comes in
  many different forms. Here is a complete list of
  features that are usually found in workflow
  software-
•  1. Design Elements  Many programs enable one to
  customize templates and create custom web forms.
  These features emphasize on how much one can
  modify the look of the solution
• WYSIWIG method designer
• Make Dashboards
• Workflow Diagrams Use this to make diagrams of
  how workflows through a system. If the user wants
  to make a workflow diagram to help control needs,
  a diagram-only online software solution that
  complies with the industry-standard BPMN 2.0
  notation would be suitable. An online app where
  one can easily download and share the diagram and
  can attach it to the workflow software solution.
• Drag-and-drop ability to create a workflow
  diagram/wizard
• Kinds of workflows standard, mobile, custom,
  social, HR

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•  2. Procedures  Apart from automating tasks,
  think about what else one needs to do with the
  software. Some of the current processes that may
  need automation
• Initiate process requests/user requests
• Analytics/Run reports
• Accept project request
• Present projects
• Assign resources
•  3. Automation  These features stress on making
  tasks much easier. When assessing these features,
  determine how much control one wants to have over
  a process
• Develop automated workflows
• Business guidelines for accounts
  payable/receivable financial recording
  tracking
• Announcements/notifications
• Workflow routing
• Role-based dashboards/access control
• Representatives predefined and ad-hoc procedures

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• 4. Cloud/Repository  Study what one needs to
  store online and make it easily accessible to
  anyone using the system. Some of the cloud-based
  management features are
• ECM (Enterprise Content Management)
• Cloud-based
• Document management
• Digital asset management
• Mobile
• Scalable platform
•  5. General Software Functions  These are not
  particularly explicit to workflow management
  software offerings, but they are still crucial in
  evaluating these features before deciding
• Develop apps
• Open-source
• Integrate with APIs, WebHooks, and other cloud
  services
• Number of users
• Subscription vs. complete purchase
• Support services

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• About 360Quadrants
• 360Quadrants is the largest marketplace looking
  to disrupt US 3.7 trillion of technology spend
  and
• is the only rating platform for vendors in the
  technology space. The platform provides users
  access
• to unbiased information that helps them make
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• vendors to influence the business decisions of
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• customers, customize their quadrants, decide key
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• in a niche space, to be consumed by giants and
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• increase their thought leadership. The platform
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• industry experts with companies worldwide. The
  platform has around 400 total buyers across
• various markets.

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• Contact
• Mr. Agney Sugla
• agney_at_marketsandmarkets.com
• 630 Dundee Road, Suite 430
• Northbrook, IL 60062