ISA Calls for Members for New Standard Development Committee for Distributed Workflow Systems Integration

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## ISA Calls for Members for New Committee to Create Standard for Distributed Workflow Systems Integration

The ISA113 Standard Committee will develop a vendor-neutral standard for the integration of distributed workflow systems across different vendor platforms.

DURHAM, NC, March 19, 2026 — The International Society of Automation (ISA), the leading professional organization in automation, has issued a call for experts to join its new ISA113 Standard Committee. This strategic initiative focuses on defining a technical specification for the integration of workflow systems across various vendor platforms.

The ISA113 Committee was established to address the increasing need for interoperability among workflow systems used in industrial organizations. Many teams are forced to develop custom, one-off integration projects to connect their workflow systems. ISA113 aims to create standards that bring together different types of workflows, separate workflow logic from the environment where the work is performed, and provide action-based integration between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) workflows. It will also lay the groundwork for multi-system orchestration.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will officially publish the call for ISA113 committee members on March 20, 2026. Applications will remain open for 30 days from the publication date. Individuals with relevant expertise and a desire to contribute are encouraged to participate.

One of the key areas the committee will focus on is enabling interoperability between orchestrated workflows and choreographed workflows. Orchestrated workflows, executed through ISA-88 style hierarchical operations, are common in industrial automation and batch control environments; choreographed workflows enable distributed and event-triggered process coordination in BPMN, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and broader business processes. Organizations undergoing digital transformation are becoming dependent on both workflow styles, and the need for seamless integration between them is growing daily.

"The purpose of establishing the ISA113 Standard Committee is to bring together OT and IT workflow styles," says Steve Ferguson, ISA Director of Standards and Technical Activities. "This work will help businesses increase efficiency, reduce integration risk, and make digital transformation projects scalable. Furthermore, a vendor-neutral standard can also strengthen collaboration among vendors, end-users, integrators, and software providers."

ISA is seeking participation from end-users, automation vendors, software vendors, system integrators, and consultants with expertise in workflow systems, industrial automation, MES, BPMN, and standards development. Representation from diverse sectors will ensure the standard is comprehensive and offers practical value.

Those interested in shaping the future of distributed workflow interoperability can submit their applications during ANSI's 30-day call period. For more information and to participate, please contact [email protected].

### About ISA

The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945. Its mission is to empower the global automation community through standards and knowledge sharing. ISA develops widely used global standards, conducts conformity assessment programs; certifies professionals, provides education and training; publishes technical literature; organizes conferences and exhibitions; and offers career development and networking opportunities to its members and customers worldwide.