Rules

Rules: Automate decisions, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance with defined logic.

Rules technology, often implemented through Business Rule Management Systems (BRMS), externalizes decision logic from application code. This allows subject matter experts (SMEs) to define, deploy, and manage business rules directly, without IT intervention. For example, a credit card company might use rules to instantly approve or deny loan applications based on credit score, income, and existing debt. This approach significantly reduces development cycles, improves agility in responding to market changes, and ensures consistent application of policies across an organization. IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) is a prime example of a robust BRMS, enabling organizations to manage thousands of complex rules for real-time decision-making.

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/brl/6.1.0?topic=rules-about-rules