Simple Workflow Controlled Software Transactional Printing Process

 

A simple example of macro level software process steps in high volume transactional ouput. It shows a simple linear process whereby the business application prodces an output data file. This is then collected by a workflow system and handed to a document composition engine in line with the schedule held in the factory management system. The workflow system kicks off the job issuing a command line. The job is then processed in line with rues written in the document composition application. The job is processed on a batch basis and is then output as a print stream.

Once the job is completed, the workflow system is able to tick off the composition process step and then hand the print stream containing the documents to the ouput management systems. The output management system controls the release of print jobs to physical print production. Once a print job has been completed, the print operator utises a header sheet to mark the job as complete at the print step (the output management system can also submit this data).