YAWL is a powerful modelling language based on the well-known workflow patterns. It is supported by a state-of-the-art open source support environment, which is well-established in the field of Business Process Management (BPM). The environment supports business process modelling, correctness analysis, simulation, deployment, and post-execution analysis.

Why YAWL?

YAWL is a precisely defined, vendor independent, powerful approach to BPM. It is unique in terms of:

• Its comprehensive support for the workflow patterns;
• Its support for flexibility, exception handling, dynamic workflow and declarative workflow;
• The link with the process mining environment ProM allows for sophisticated analysis support;
• Sophisticated design time analysis.

Internationally renowned BPM research groups contribute to the research and future development of YAWL. In addition YAWL is used in and supported by industry.

Why Open Source?

In recent years there has been increased interest in Open Standards and Open Source Software. Reasons include cost benefits, avoidance of vendor lock-in, and particularly, freedom to adapt the software to suit one's needs. Open Source Software has come a long way and has become competitive in many areas with closed-source software.

Why YAWL Consulting?

The YAWL Consulting group has over 10 years industrial experience in dealing with system integration issues, web services, complex user-interface design requirements and business process support. The group maintains close links with YAWL's research and development team and offers support for training, analysis, design and implementation in the field of BPM.