BPM vs Workflow Automation: Understanding the Difference

While BPM and workflow automation are related, they serve different purposes. Understanding the distinction helps you choose the right approach.

What Is BPM?

BPM is a holistic management approach that encompasses the entire process lifecycle — from design and modeling to execution, monitoring, and optimization.

What Is Workflow Automation?

Workflow automation focuses specifically on automating the execution of business processes, typically using technology to route tasks and data.

Key Differences

BPM is strategic and continuous, while workflow automation is tactical and focused on execution. BPM includes process design and optimization; workflow automation is about implementation.

How Informat Supports Both

Informat provides tools for both BPM and workflow automation, allowing organizations to design, automate, monitor, and optimize their processes on a single platform.