iv. Automation & Workflow Orchestration

Automation and workflow orchestration coordinate tasks, decisions, and systems to execute processes consistently and efficiently. These mechanisms reduce manual effort, enforce rules, and ensure that analytical and operational steps occur in the correct sequence.

Automated Task

A discrete action executed by a system without manual intervention.

Decision Rule

A predefined condition that determines when and how an action is triggered.

Event Trigger

An occurrence that initiates an automated process or workflow step.

Exception Handling

Procedures for managing errors, anomalies, or deviations from expected workflow paths.

Human-in-the-Loop

A workflow design where human review or approval is required at defined stages.

Orchestration

The coordination of multiple automated tasks and systems into a unified workflow.

Process Automation

The use of technology to execute repetitive or structured processes automatically.

Task Dependency

A relationship where one task must be completed before another can proceed.

Workflow Engine

A system responsible for managing task execution, sequencing, and state.

Workflow State

The current stage or condition of a process within an automated system.