Workflow Customization

[pavankashyap]

Can any one please tell me how to customize workflow in moss?

[deeverma]

dEAR,

Did you get an answer to your questions? I also want to know if content approval can be done only after 2 people accept it.

Thanks,
Deepak

[agitprop]

Sharepoint Designer is the easiest way to build custom workflow solutions. However, you'll probably also find that it's remarkably easy to manipulate the OOTB WFs. The Three State Workflow, for example, isn't a feature turned on with stardard sites, and I've found it fits many situations without having to turn to SPD.

More expensive, but MUCH more powerful, are WF solutions like k2 ($$$$$$), Skelta ($$$), Caparis ($$$$), etc. Or, if you're really smart AND really bored, the WF tools for VS.NET. ;-)

[itman]

Simply put, you have two approaches.
Number one: use SPD, it is a good platform for you to customize workflow as long as you get the sufficient knowledge and time.
Number two: get a third party tool which already did those. there are various tools like this. But I not know is there anyone that fit you.

[Andreas Kviby]

Well there are also Nintex products that are superb to handle workflow and even create them outside SharePoint. I guess there is always a third option as well. Develop your own workflow inside Visual Studio or even cooler, create your own Custom Activities inside Visual Studio for use inside SharePoint Designer.

[whatatech]

I know i'm a noobie but I have found that Sharepoint Designer is the best and free for customizing

[saron]

Businesses in a wide variety of industries can benefit from implementing a workflow system. Simply put, a workflow is a detailed depiction of business processes, spanning both manual and automated systems. These could range from simple document routing activities to more complex business analysis, review and decision-making procedures which could affect the entire enterprise.

Developing an efficient automated workflow, such as a SharePoint workflow, not only improves internal and external business procedures, but also gives managers and executives a top-level view of the various operational processes. Reports can be easily generated at various points, which provide insight into which process areas are suffering from bottlenecks. This allows decision makers to implement changes or enforce rules as needed in order to enhance efficiency.

Microsoft SharePoint, however, is not just for developing electronic business workflows. The system encompasses a set of products and software that includes Web-based collaboration tools, process management modules and document management systems, among others. While it is a potentially powerful business solution, it also needs to be customized to suit a company's specific requirements. For instance, companies that handle a large amount of documents can implement a SharePoint Portal for collaboration and data sharing. Teams and departments can share files such as spreadsheets, and presentations within document libraries.

SharePoint workflow solutions form the basis for efficient business process systems. Partnering with service providers with the knowledge and expertise to develop and implement the system can go a long way towards enhancing business productivity and competitiveness.