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What is Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)?

Clarity and standardization are paramount in business management and process improvement. Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) is a comprehensive graphical representation of business processes. It is a critical tool for business analysts, process participants, and IT developers, enabling them to bridge the gap between business process design and implementation.

Ana MarquesMafalda SilvabyAna MarquesandMafalda Silva
30th July 2024 - Updated on 28th February 2025
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Table of Contents

  • 1. Context of Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)
  • 2. What is a Business Process Model and Notation?
  • 3. Why Choose us as your Salesforce Partner?

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Context of Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)

BPMN was developed by the Business Process Management Initiative (BPMI) and maintained by the Object Management Group (OMG) since 2005. The current version, BPMN 2.0, was released in 2011 and provided a more robust and versatile framework for modelling complex business processes.

For Salesforce implementation companies like Stellaxius, BPMN is an invaluable resource in designing, documenting, and optimizing the workflows that Salesforce automates and enhances. When integrated with Salesforce implementation, BPMN enhances the clarity, efficiency, and effectiveness of business process management. This integration ensures that Salesforce solutions are meticulously aligned with an organization’s specific needs and workflows.

Business Process Model and Notation visualization: All you need to know about styling BPMN elements | by Process Analytics | Medium
BPMN visualization

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What is a Business Process Model and Notation?

Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) serves as a crucial framework for businesses to visually represent their processes, enabling better communication and understanding across all stakeholders. Its standardized notation ensures clarity and accessibility for everyone involved in process analysis and improvement efforts.

Originally introduced in 2004 with BPMN 1.0, the standard underwent significant enhancement with the release of BPMN 2.0 in 2011. This update introduced a range of additional elements and features, such as sub-processes and loops, empowering organizations to model even the most intricate and dynamic business processes with precision and flexibility.

Components of Business Process Model and Notation

BPMN comprises several key elements, each serving a distinct purpose in process modelling. There are the BPMN Elements:

Events: Represent occurrences that affect the flow of the process. Events can be start, intermediate, or end events.

    • Start Event: Represents the first step of a particular process. 
    • Intermediate Event: Represents any event that occurs between the Start Event and End Event.
    • End Event: Represents the final step of a particular process.
    • Timer Event: Represents a time, date or recurring time that triggers a process, aids intermediates processes or completes a process.
    • Message Event: Represents a message event (e.g. e-mail or text message) that is sent or received.
    • Error Event: Represents an issue.
    • Escalation: Represents an event where a higher-up person within the organization becomes involved in the process (e.g. approval process)
    • Cancel: Represents the triggered cancellation of a process.
Image 1. Images representing each Event component
Image 1. Images representing each Event component

Activities: Tasks or work performed within the process. Activities can be atomic (tasks) or compound (sub-processes).

    • Task: Represents a specific action. A Task is used when the work in the Process is not broken down to a finer level.
    • Service Task: Represents a task performed by a web service, an automated process or other types of services.
    • User Task: Represents a task performed by a person with the use of a software application.
    • Manual Task: Represents a task performed without the aid of a business process execution engine or application.
    • Receive Task: Represents a task that is designed to wait until a message is received.
    • Send Task: Represents a task that is designed to wait until a message is sent.
    • Script Task: Represents a script that the software can interpret to perform an automated task.
    • Loop Task: Represents a task that repeats over and over again in sequence.
    • Sub-Process: Represents a set of additional tasks categorized together. The “+” sign indicates that the Activity is a Sub-Process and has a lower-level of detail.
Image 2. Images representing each Activity component
Image 2. Images representing each Activity component

Gateways: Decision points that control the divergence and convergence of flows.

    • Exclusive Gateway: Represents an exclusive decision point and determines the direction a process should go next. It is used to create alternative paths within a Process.
    • Parallel Gateway: Represents multiple tasks that can be performed concurrently (at the same time).
    • Inclusive Gateway: Represents one or more tasks that can be performed, meaning that all tasks can be performed or only one of them.
Image 3. Images representing each Gateway component
Image 3. Images representing each Gateway component

Connecting Objects: Connecting objects are lines that connect BPMN elements in a Process. There are 3 types: Sequence Flow, Message Flow and Association.

      • Sequence Flows: Used to show the order that Activities will be performed in a process.
      • Message Flows: Used to show the flow of messages between two participants in a process.
      • Association: Used to show relationships between artifacts (e.g. data object) and flow objects (e.g. tasks; events).
Image 4. Images representing each Connecting Objects component
Image 4. Images representing each Connecting Objects component

Swimlanes: Swimlanes are rectangular boxes that represent the participants (actors) of a Process. Examples of Swimlanes include the customer, employee, work group department or even an information system. There are 2 types of Swimlanes: Pools and Lanes.

  • Pools: Graphical representation of a Participant (company or person role) in a business process. The Pool acts as the container for the Sequence flows between Activities.
  • Lanes: This is a sub-partition within a Pool that will extend the entire length of the process either vertically or horizontally. Lanes are used to organize and categorize Activities within a Pool.
Image 5. Images representing each Swimlane component
Image 5. Images representing each Swimlane component

Artifacts: Artifacts can represent data or notes that describe the process, or they can be used to organize tasks or processes.

  • Data Object: Provides information about what Activities are required to be performed and/or what they produce. It can represent a singular object or a collection of Objects.
  • Data Store: Represents a place where the process can read or write data (e.g. database). It persists beyond the process lifecycle.
  • Data Input: Represents data requirements that tasks in the process depend on (e.g. variable value)
  • Data Output: Represents information produced as the result of a process (e.g. variable value)
Image 6. Images representing each Artifact component
Image 6. Images representing each Artifact component

BPMN in Practice

BPMN is utilized across various sectors to streamline processes, from manufacturing to healthcare. Here’s how BPMN can be applied:

  • Process Improvement: Identifying bottlenecks and redundant steps in workflows.
  • System Implementation: Aligning business processes with IT systems for better integration.
  • Compliance: Ensuring processes adhere to regulatory standards through clear documentation.
  • Training: Helping new employees understand organizational workflows quickly and effectively.

Benefits of BPMN

BPMN offers numerous advantages that make it a preferred choice for process modeling:

  1. Standardization: Provides a uniform method for documenting processes, ensuring consistency across organizations and industries.
  2. Clarity: Enhances understanding by using intuitive and universally recognizable symbols.
  3. Communication: Facilitates better communication among stakeholders, including business and technical teams.
  4. Efficiency: Identifies process inefficiencies and areas for improvement, driving operational excellence.
  5. Interoperability: Supports integration with various BPM tools and platforms, aiding in automation and monitoring.

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Why Choose us as your Salesforce Partner?

Our company stands out in the crowded field of Salesforce implementation, and one reason is our rigorous application of BPMN in our project methodology. Here’s why choosing us ensures the best results for your Salesforce implementation:

  1. Expertise in Business Process Model and Notation: Our team consists of certified BPMN professionals who bring deep expertise in business process modelling. This ensures that every aspect of your business process is meticulously documented and optimized before Salesforce implementation.
  2. Tailored Solutions: We understand that every business is unique. By leveraging BPMN, we tailor our Salesforce solutions to fit your specific processes, ensuring seamless integration and maximum efficiency.
  3. Clear Communication: BPMN enhances communication among stakeholders. Our use of BPMN ensures that all project participants, from business analysts to IT developers, are on the same page, reducing misunderstandings and speeding up the implementation process.
  4. Comprehensive Training and Support: We provide extensive training and support, helping your team understand and leverage BPMN in conjunction with Salesforce. This empowers your organization to continually optimize processes even after the initial implementation.
  5. Focus on Continuous Improvement: Our BPMN-driven approach allows for ongoing process analysis and improvement. We don’t just set up Salesforce and leave; we partner with you to ensure your processes evolve with your business needs.

If you’re ready to start, make sure to check out our services and contact us today. And, of course, don’t forget to subscribe to our Knowledge Center so you never miss an article!

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Ana Marques

Ana Marques

As a Business Analyst and Project Manager, my biggest reward is when I'm able to help businesses and technology coming together. I aim at improving people's daily lives by providing what they want and need while creating honest relationships.

Mafalda Silva

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I'm a Salesforce Business Analyst at Stellaxius with a Biomedical Engineering background. Curiosity and attention to detail are my middle names. I'm always looking for a new challenge where I can grow and apply my knowledge to help our Customers achieving their goals.

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