Business cycles can also be shortened. Instead of managers tracking work through engineering, assembly, and marketing, for example, workflow software can monitor its progress, allowing people to concentrate on the specifics of their jobs. Managers and workers can know where a particular item resides in the process. Workflow software can help identify and eliminate bottlenecks. Workflow software can reduce the difficulties of distance.
Companies can more easily distribute their operations as their businesses dictate.
Workers in far flung offices of the same corporation can communicate as easily as if they're local. Workflow computing can also be externally focused. Companies' desire to communicate with its customers and suppliers will drive workflow computing. Companies will be able to establish tighter links to their suppliers. Customers can more easily communicate with their suppliers.