ARIS (Architecture of Integrated Systems - methodology and tools developed by the IDS Sheer) js the leading platform for managing business processes. Besides tools for designing and modelling of business processes, it offers the methodology of managing business processes. The methodology consists of a bigger number of its own methods as well as those developed by the ARIS partners.
The ARIS platform offers integrated software products which help companies to constantly improve their business processes. These products cover every phase of BPM projects – from defining the objectives and strategies as well as designing processes to business oriented IT system implementations and monitoring of the execution of the processes.
Constant improvement of business processes as part of BPM project (Business Process Management) is not just a one-time activity. Only a continued BPM can lead to sustainable competitive advantages where the key role is played by the ARIS support to processes management.
The ARIS platform is based on the IDS Sheer approach to BPM projects and it consists of four specialized modules:
- ARIS Strategy Platform
For defining the strategy of doing business, implementing the strategy in processes and definition of key performance indicators. - ARIS Design Platform
For modelling, simulating, optimizing and publishing of business processes as well as managing the IT architecture. - ARIS Implementation Platform
For carrying out processes in IT systems, configuring SAP systems, managing business rules and creating service-oriented architectures. - ARIS Controlling Platform
For dynamic monitoring of current business processes, implementing the corporate performancemanagement systems and setting up the compliance management system for the entire company.