Workflow system and method with skip function

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PATENT NO 9916552
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14197191

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Delay in a workflow is avoided by introducing a skip operation upon execution of the workflow. Additionally, a person in charge of the workflow eventually participates in the workflow process even if he/she has been skipped. The workflow design defines skippable activities, in advance, as well as re-execution points in order to reassign the skipped activities.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ohsaki, Hiroyasu Kanagawa-ken, JP 15 78
Tsuda, Kazuyuki Tokyo-to, JP 5 39
Yoshimura, Ryohichi Kanagawa-ken, JP 5 19

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