PEtri nets and IDEF diagrams: applicability and efficacy for business process modelling

It is apparent that developing dynamic models of business processes prior to their radical change could increase the success of BPR projects. This paper investigates a suitability of IDEF diagrams and Petri Nets for modelling business processes. Information modelling and simulation modelling are discussed from the business process re-engineering perspective. Examples of business process modelling using IDEF diagrams and Petri nets are presented. The suitability of these two graphical methods for business process modelling is discussed, and a comparison of usage of these two methods for BPR is provided.

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