KEW is a general-purpose electronic routing infrastructure or "workflow engine". Client applications use KEW to automate and regulate the routing and approval processes for the transactions/documents they create. It starts with an eDoc that users compose in a client application such as the Kuali Financial System (KFS) or some other web application which requires routing and approval of documents. KEW routes the eDoc electronically to the attention of designated individuals, based on University or departmental business rules and policies. Via this centralized routing system, users can access and search for many types of eDocs from various client applications, such as HR, Purchasing, Travel, Research Administration, Timekeeping, FIS, etc from a single location - their Action List and Doc Search. The Route Log for a given document allows users to follow its progress. KEW streamlines mediated business processes across the enterprise.
KEW will be delivered as part of the Kuali Financial System (KFS) Phase I in 3rd Quarter of 2006. However, its scope of utility spans well beyond the financial system and into numerous administrative and academic functions that require mediated activities.
April 2006 Kuali Days Presentation