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Business process modeling
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<p>Business process modeling (BPM) is the action of capturing and representing <a href="/facts/Business_processes/fYH2eREc">processes</a> of an enterprise (i.e. <a href="/facts/Modeling/Hj8KMwdD">modeling</a> them), so that the current business processes may be analyzed, applied securely and consistently, improved, and automated. </p><p>BPM is typically performed by business analysts, with subject matter experts collaborating with these teams to accurately model processes. It is primarily used in <a href="/facts/Business_process_management/w9KHDJSI">business process management</a>, <a href="/facts/Software_development/UUfsAaYY">software development</a>, or <a href="/facts/Systems_engineering/gFwRmkDp">systems engineering</a>. </p><p>Alternatively, process models can be directly modeled from IT systems, such as event logs. </p>