What are use cases for a Parallel Gateway?

A Parallel Gateway in a workflow is used to manage the concurrent execution of multiple paths within a process. The key use cases for a Parallel Gateway include:

B: Ensure that all tasks are completed before proceeding with the next.This use case is critical for scenarios where multiple independent tasks must be executed simultaneously, and the workflow can only proceed once all these tasks are completed. It guarantees that no steps are skipped and that all necessary parallel tasks are finished before moving forward.

D: Assign different tasks at the same time.This allows different tasks to be assigned and run in parallel, which is essential for optimizing process efficiency and reducing overall process time by handling multiple activities concurrently.

References:Parallel Gateways are a fundamental component of BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation), which is widely adopted in SAP Signavio for designing and executing business processes. The use of Parallel Gateways to manage simultaneous tasks is a standard practice in workflow design to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.