Automation & Workflows
Event-driven workflow
A workflow that starts or changes when a specific event occurs.
Example
A new file event starts a document-processing workflow immediately.
Why it matters
It lets work respond to changes without waiting for the next scheduled check.
You'll hear it
“Run the update when the order changes, not once a day.”
Can you control it?
Sometimes
Sometimes. Some products or workflows let you influence an event-driven workflow, while others keep it fixed or manage it automatically. Check the settings and documentation for the tool you are using.
Common questions
- Does event-driven always mean instant?
- No. Queues, busy services or delivery delays can slow the response.
- Can events arrive out of order?
- Yes. A workflow may need to check when a change happened before applying it.
- What if an event is never delivered?
- Important processes need a recovery check, such as comparing records later to find missed work.