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Object: Sub-Process

In its basic characteristics, the sub-process corresponds to an independent process. In a sub-process, related tasks are bundled and arranged underneath a main process. Since a sub-process is a stand…

Dennis Reichle
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In its basic characteristics, the sub-process corresponds to an independent process.

In a sub-process, related tasks are bundled and arranged underneath a main process.

Since a sub-process is a stand-alone process, it must also be versioned and published independently of the parent main process in which it was modeled.

If the object 'sub-process' is reached in the flow of a main process, all tasks between the start and end event of the sub-process are executed first. When these are completed, the tasks of the main process are continued.

The use of sub-processes is especially useful if they can be reused in several processes. Example: The sub-process " Create an offer" can be used if..:
- ...a new offer is created from a superordinate process "Complaint" to appease an unsatisfied customer.
- ...a new offer is created from a superordinate process "Sales" for a current prospect.

Convert sub-process to process

In order to be able to use a sub-process as a freestanding process (e.g. to place it in a process group), it is necessary to convert it into a process. The corresponding option can be found by right-clicking on the sub-process in the Process Explorer.

This is a unilateral function that cannot be reversed

Activity marker

With a right click on a sub-process in the Process Designer it is possible to define if and how this sub-process is executed repeatedly.

Sequential

A sub-process that is repeated as many times as the given situation requires. Executions are done one by one and the amount of repetitions can be determined right at the beginning.

  • An order for five different items has been received. For each item, a person in the warehouse performs an inventory check.
  • A truck delivers x pallets of goods. A sample is taken from each pallet.

Parallel

A sub-process that is repeated as many times as the given situation requires. Executions are all done in parallel and the amount of repetitions can be determined right at the beginning.

  • An order for five different items has been received. An inventory check is triggered in the merchandise management system for all items.
  • All samples taken are automatically evaluated simultaneously in the laboratory.

Loop

A sub-process that is performed repeatedly until a defined goal is achieved. Performances occur one at a time and the amount of repetition is not predictable at the beginning.

  • Revise a design until no more change requests are received.

None

A sub-process that is performed once.

Compensation

Use in combination with the compensation event: An activity that must be able to be canceled or reversed at a later point in time (marked with the event).

Ad-Hoc 

Ad hoc sub-processes identify a section in which the contained activities (tasks or sub-processes) can be executed as follows:

  • in any order and
  • several times or not at all (skip)

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