How Can the UML Help Me Improve My Business?

When you have a model of your existing business, you can ensure that all stakeholders understand the current business. However, this requires a model that can be understood by all parties. Using UML as the common language enables this understanding. With a concise UML model, you can find potential areas for change, such as the following:

  • Inefficiencies

  • Performance issues

  • Redundant processes

  • Incorrect or conflicting business rules

  • Exposures (i.e., areas of risk to your business or systems)

  • Potential areas for consolidation, efficiencies, or other improvements

  • Underutilized or overutilized systems or people

The last point here highlights one fact often forgotten when designing businesses and systems—there ...

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