Abstract: A computerized workflow automation system comprising: at least one workflow automation server accessible via a computer network, the workflow automation server comprising: an application engine executing one or more workflows comprising a plurality of ordered workflow steps; and a user interface portion configured to provide each user with a single actionable inbox comprising a plurality of items, the plurality of items corresponding to the plurality of ordered workflow steps of the workflow; and a workflow automation client configured to access the workflow automation server via the computer network.

Abstract: Provided is a computerized workflow automation system incorporating: a workflow automation server accessible via a computer network, the workflow automation server incorporating: an application engine executing a workflow including multiple ordered workflow steps; a user interface portion configured to provide a workflow input form, the workflow input form including a multiple input fields corresponding to the multiple ordered workflow steps; and a notification service configured to execute a communication thread to receive and handle comments from users and log actions associated with the workflow; and a workflow automation client configured to access the workflow automation server via the computer network.