Run cycle groups: a single point of control for complex schedules

The new version of HCL Universal Orchestrator introduces the possibility to schedule workflows based on run cycle groups.

Instead of defining repetitive rules for individual workflows, you can now create run cycle groups that aggregate multiple run cycle definitions.

Run cycle groups enable you to combine different scheduling rules using logical relationships, creating a single, reusable entity that can be referenced across your entire environment. This feature centralizes your most intricate scheduling definitions, saving time and reducing the risk of error in your daily operations.

Boost consistency and reusability: Define complex scheduling rules once and reuse them across multiple workflows. This ensures all related business processes stay synchronized.

Simplify maintenance: Manage intricate run cycles in a single, central location, reducing the risk of errors and saving time. When a business date changes, you update the run cycle group once to automatically apply the change to every associated workflow.

Precision exclusions: Gain control by applying exclusion rules to specific subsets of run dates. You can cancel specific occurrences without affecting the rest of the schedule.

Advanced logic relationships: Use logical AND/OR operators to combine multiple run cycles. This enables the creation of highly specific scheduling conditions, such as: "Only run if the 27th falls on a Monday".

Easily shift dates: Define complex relative scheduling without complex scripting. Use offsets to trigger preparation workflows, for example: "Start two working days before Month-End closing".

To discover more about run cycle groups, see Run cycle group definition.