Workflow Application Vs. ERP

Workflow (e.g. Staffware or IBM MQ Workflow) is positioned as a toolkit, with which you can glue together your homebuilt apps.
ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle) is positioned as a ready-to-use application which can be used after 'some' (often heavy) customisation. ERP does include some workflow for its own processes, but is not meant as a generic glue.

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The Oracle example:
Oracle Workflow allows for communication of data between products and accomplishes three business requirements:
? Routes information
? Defines rules
? Delivers electronic notifications
Self-Service Web Expenses utilizes Workflow in its approval process. This process can be tailored for each site.
By use of Workflow, electronic notifications can be delivered via e-mail to any Oracle Applications or Internet user.
Oracle Workflow is also available as a standalone product outside of Oracle Applications.
Oracle Workflow Builder is an optional product that lets you graphically define the rules of your process, which are expressed as automated activities using PL/SQL.
The E-Business suite is the a complete set of applications which includes and are based on workflows.