System integration and MDM: architectural patterns for scaling without chaos
Transitioning from point-to-point integrations to standardized EIP patterns, API Gateways, and managed Master Data Management to preserve corporate data integrity.
INSIGHTS & PRACTICE
The consultant’s notebook.
Methods, exercises and project tools for consultants implementing business solutions.
40 publications
Process mining: visualizing real flows and shadow processes
Process Mining methodology reconstructs real task flows using digital footprints, revealing hidden bottlenecks and unauthorized workarounds invisible to management.
Automation antipatterns: chaos, RPA, and AI risks
How to avoid cementing inefficiencies, replace fragile RPA scenarios with reliable API integrations, and safely implement AI into operational workflows using BPMN and DMN standards.
Overview of BPM platforms: process orchestration using BPMN 2.0 and DMN standards
An analysis of architectural approaches to business process automation. Comparing Scriptum, Camunda, Bonita, and UiPath to eliminate shadow processes and enable flexible modeling.
Process modeling standards: BPMN, CMMN, and DMN
Effective enterprise process automation requires separating workflow orchestration, flexible case management, and business rules. Learn how to avoid hardcoded logic and identify shadow routes.
Understanding BPM versus RPA and workflow automation
A guide to BPM, RPA, and workflow automation for IT architects. Learn how to combine BPMN, DMN, and Process Mining to avoid technical debt and achieve end-to-end orchestration.
Common ECM migration errors: why IDP and workflows stall
Successful migration to modern intelligent ECM systems requires mandatory design of fallback rules in workflows and the creation of a high-quality training corpus for IDP models.
When organizations truly need ECM: signals, ROI, and an honest filter
How to distinguish simple digitalization from a real need for ECM? An honest filter based on ISO and NIST standards for CIOs, COOs, and legal departments.
Understanding ECM, DMS, and EDM: Key Concepts
A clear distinction between the architectural differences of ECM, DMS, and EDM according to ISO standards and legislation to prevent errors in IT system design.
RPA after ERP: A Bridge or a Digital Patch?
RPA is a useful temporary bridge to legacy systems following an ERP deployment. However, automating Excel-based workflows, email approvals, and fragmented responsibilities often accelerates technical debt rather than resolving it.
Who owns the customer master record: Data Governance for Customer 360
Effective customer data management requires clearly defined responsibilities for master record modifications, especially in the context of AI and cybersecurity.
Checklist for selecting electronic document management systems
A practical approach to choosing an electronic document management system: critical questions during demos to avoid overspending and reduce IT project value.