Delay Rules are a critical component in workflow management, allowing administrators to control the timing and pacing of tasks within a workflow. These rules can pause the workflow for a specified duration or until certain conditions are met, thus enabling more precise management of process timelines and dependencies.
Fixed Duration Delays: Administrators can set a fixed duration to delay the workflow, which could range from minutes to weeks. This is useful for workflows that require a waiting period between tasks, such as time for review or cooldown periods between sequential actions.
Event-Based Delays: The workflow can be paused until a specific event occurs. For example, waiting for approval or a response from another system. This type of delay ensures that the workflow progresses only once the necessary conditions or inputs have been received.
User Interaction Delays: Delays can be designed to wait for user interaction, such as input on a form or a decision point. This ensures that the workflow does not proceed until the necessary user actions are completed.