Multilevel Flow Modeling
Multilevel Flow Modeling (MFM) is a framework for modeling industrial processes. MFM is a kind of Function model, functional modeling employing the concepts of abstraction, decomposition, and functional representation. The approach regards the purpose, rather than the physical behavior of a system as its defining element. MFM hierarchically decomposes the function of a system along the means-end and whole-part dimensions in relation to intended actions. Functions are syntactically modeled by the relations of fundamental concepts contributing as part of a subsystem. Each subsystem is considered in the context of the overall system in terms of the purpose (end) of its function (means) in the system. Using only a few fundamental concepts as building blocks allows qualitative reasoning about action success or failure. MFM defines a graphical modeling language for representing the encompassed knowledge. History MFM originated as a modeling language for capturing how human operators ...
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Function Model
In systems engineering, software engineering, and computer science, a function model or functional model is a structured representation of the Function (engineering), functions (Activity diagram, activities, Task analysis, actions, wikt:process, processes, Operations management, operations) within the modeled system or subject area.FIPS Publication 183
released of IDEFØ December 1993 by the Computer Systems Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). A function model, similar with the activity diagram, activity model or process model, is a graphical representation of an Business, enterprise's function wi ...
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