Method and system for dynamic business process management...

Data processing: artificial intelligence – Adaptive system

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C706S012000, C706S061000, C706S045000

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ABSTRACT:
A dynamic business process management system and method is disclosed for providing using a least commitment planner to better handle the changes and uncertainties that inevitably occur in the real-world. An embodiment of the invention provides a dynamic business process management system using partial-order planning. An additional embodiment of the present invention includes an intent interpreter module that supports the implementation of intelligent decision support functionality in a corporate information management interface.

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