System and method for dynamic sequencing of a requirements-based workflow

A method for dynamic sequencing of a requirements-based workflow, comprising:

• receiving a job request, the job request specifying a job to be completed;
• generating a dynamic workflow sequence based on the job, wherein generating the dynamic workflow sequence, comprises:
• defining a first node in the workflow sequence, and
• determining input resources and expected output resources for the first node;
• determining when the first node may execute, wherein execution of the first node begins;
• and
• determining if additional nodes are required to satisfy the job based on actual output resources of the first node.

A system to dynamically sequence workflows in a distributed network, comprising:

• means for receiving a job request at a service center in the network, the job request including information related to a job;
• means for dynamically generating a workflow based on the received job request;
• means for coupling services to the dynamic generating means;
• and
• means for storing information related to the services, wherein the dynamic generating means uses the stored information related to the services and the information related to the job to generate the workflow.

A computer readable medium comprising programming to execute a method for dynamic sequencing of a requirements-based workflow, the method comprising:

• receiving a job request, the job request specifying a job to be completed;
• generating a dynamic workflow sequence based on the job, wherein generating the dynamic workflow sequence, comprises:
• defining a first node in the workflow sequence, and
• determining input resources and expected output resources for the first node;
• determining when the first node may execute, wherein execution of the first node begins;
• and
• determining if additional nodes are required to satisfy the job based on actual output resources of the first node.

A computer programmed to execute a method for dynamic sequencing of a requirements-based workflow, the method comprising:

• receiving a job request, the job request specifying a job to be completed;
• generating a dynamic workflow sequence based on the job, wherein generating the dynamic workflow sequence, comprises:
• defining a first node in the workflow sequence, and
• determining input resources and expected output resources for the first node;
• determining when the first node may execute, wherein execution of the first node begins;
• and
• determining if additional nodes are required to satisfy the job based on actual output resources of the first node.