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Visual Workflow Engine for Dynamic Rule Management

A cursor drags a new red node into a flow of steps and rules on a large white canvas.
Published on
November 20, 2024

Problem

Organizations in the construction industry required a dynamic, visual, and customizable tool to efficiently manage workflows and enforce business rules. These systems needed to integrate seamlessly with existing operations, reducing manual oversight while enhancing adaptability to evolving business requirements.

Also Applicable To

This challenge is not unique to construction. Similar problems are prevalent in:

  • Healthcare: Managing patient workflows and compliance rules.
  • Finance: Automating regulatory compliance and transaction processes.
  • Retail: Streamlining inventory management and automated discount rules.
  • Manufacturing: Supervising production workflows and quality checks.

Solution

Drawing on extensive expertise in developing innovative workflow and rule engine solutions, our team delivered a state-machine-based workflow engine paired with a highly visual interface using JsPlumb. This solution empowered users to define, visualize, and adapt workflows in real-time. Additionally, a robust rule engine was developed leveraging the capabilities of Roslyn and Autofac libraries.

The system was architected with user experience in mind, ensuring adaptability for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key features include:

  • Visual Workflow Builder: A drag-and-drop interface for creating and modifying workflows with ease.
  • Dynamic Rule Engine: Enabling real-time enforcement of business logic, tailored to specific operational needs.
  • Scalable Architecture: Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems and scale with growing demands.

This project reflects the depth of our team’s experience in delivering impactful, ROI-driven technologies that simplify complex operations.

Impact

  • Increased Operational Efficiency: Automating workflows significantly reduced manual interventions and errors.
  • Enhanced User Experience: The intuitive, visual tool made it easy for teams to adapt processes as needs evolved, fostering quicker decision-making.
  • Time Savings: By automating repetitive tasks, organizations could allocate resources more strategically.

Technologies

  • ASP.NET MVC: Framework for building scalable, web-based applications.
  • SQL Server: Reliable backend for storing and managing workflow data.
  • Roslyn: For compiling and executing dynamic business rules.
  • Autofac: Dependency injection for a modular, maintainable codebase.
  • JsPlumb: Visualizer enabling intuitive drag-and-drop workflow design.

This project illustrates how our team’s hands-on expertise and innovative approaches address industry-specific challenges. Whether applied to construction, healthcare, finance, or beyond, we bring the knowledge and experience needed to deliver high-quality, high-impact solutions.

Mojtaba Ebadi
Written byMojtaba EbadiCo-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Sr. Engineering Leader with 15+ years of experience. Ex-ApplyBoard. AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Dr. Maz Gomrokchi
Reviewed byDr. Maziar "Maz" GomrokchiCo-Founder and CEO

AI/ML scientist with 20+ years of research & industry experience. Ex-Google DeepMind, MIT, Harvard, Mila. McGill-Mila PhD.