Survey on Workflow Module
工作流模型研究综述*

Workflow Module, which is considered to be one of the most core part of WFMS (WorkFlow Management System) since CIMS has become very popular in the last few years. The current state-of-the-art of workflow module, including what is a workflow module and its functionality, architectural model, component container, theory and shortcoming etc., are outlined. Lastly, some open issues about workflow are discussed, and the future direction of it is pointed out.