
People are asking why current processes
are so dumb. For example, why can’t they:
- learn from experience?
- be more goal-driven?
- dynamically balance between conflicting goals?
- self-adapt?
Some people suggest use of cognitive computing to help make processes smarter. I doubt anybody today really knows how far this idea can be taken. I can, however, say two things with certainty:
- If you don’t know what your business rules are (i.e., what rules guided previous executions), can you really expect a machine to figure them out? A machine can undoubtedly identify patterns, but that’s a far cry from demonstrating compliance, guaranteeing consistent results, or customizing appropriately case-by-case.
- Suppose self-adapting processes do become reality. The question I have is what will keep such processes from going out of bounds? How do you avoid them doing things that are undesirable, self-defeating or even illegal? These are critical questions that will always bring you right back to business rules.
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Read more about the future for processes:
What is the Future for Processes?
http://www.brsolutions.com/2015/11/09/what-is-the-future-for-processes/
Are Processes and BPM Relevant in the Digital Economy?
http://www.brsolutions.com/2015/10/19/are-processes-and-bpm-relevant-in-the-digital-economy/
Measuring Quality and Defects in the Knowledge Economy:
http://www.brsolutions.com/2015/10/27/measuring-quality-and-defects-in-the-knowledge-economy/
Quality and Tolerances in the Knowledge Economy:
http://www.brsolutions.com/2015/10/29/quality-and-tolerances-in-the-knowledge-economy/
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