When you design business processes, it's tempting to think that designing a workflow is enough. You map out responsibilities, decision moments and expected outcomes - so everything should run smoothly, right? But processes don't exist in a vacuum. The real challenge begins once they are put into practice. Are they really being followed? Are they delivering results? Or are hidden inefficiencies slowing down your business?
The role of process modeling
Think of process modeling as the master plan. It defines workflows, roles and responsibilities before anything gets off the ground. A clear blueprint ensures alignment within teams, eliminates ambiguity and creates consistency. With Way's drag-and-drop interface, you can easily build structured, flexible process models that support governance and collaboration.
But even the best-designed processes do not always turn out as expected. Without execution tracking, inefficiencies may go unnoticed and improvements may never take shape.
Enter... process execution tracking
Many organizations assume that once a process is designed, employees will follow it consistently. But the reality is messier. People take shortcuts, unexpected delays occur, and real-world execution often looks different from the original plan. To improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance, Way provides a way to track execution and ensure that processes are executed as intended.
Tracking execution provides insight into how workflows are actually performing. Way enables both manual and API-driven execution tracking via "runs," which allows your company to capture real-time data on process performance. By analyzing execution times, bottlenecks and deviations, organizations can refine workflows for greater efficiency.
Runs even have some other benefits:
- See exactly how processes run in real time.
- Identify delays and inefficiencies before they become major problems.
- Use data-driven insights to improve workflows.
- Increase accountability by following responsibilities.
Your organization needs both!
A solid process model provides structure, but runs ensure that this structure translates to efficiency in practice. Without execution data, companies risk sticking with outdated or ineffective processes without being aware of the shortcomings. On the other hand, execution without a structured model can lead to inconsistency and inefficiency.
Unlike traditional BPM tools such as Bizagi and SAP Signavio, Way offers a canvas-based, free form of modeling without sacrificing structure and data integrity. While not a process orchestrator like Camunda, Appian or Power Automate, it excels at managing processes from design to execution tracking and risk management.
If your organization is looking for a way to bridge the gap between structured process design and real-time execution insights, Way offers the best of both worlds. By integrating process modeling and execution, companies can remain efficient, compliant and flexible in a constantly changing environment.