The workflow modeling component (sometimes called specification module, design environment or build time system) which enables administrators and analysts to define process and activities, analyze and simulate them, and assign them to people. The workflow execution component, sometimes called the run-time system which most often consists of an execution interface seen by end-users and a workflow engine. The workflow engine is an execution environment which assists or performs the coordination of processes and activities. (See also: Load balancing (computing)). |