Concurrency
Handling multiple tasks during the same period of time instead of waiting for each task to finish before starting the next.
On this page
Source content checked . English translation published 2026-10-27.
In business automation
Concurrency can increase throughput, but it can also cause conflicts and overload. Limit the number of active jobs and preserve order when multiple operations affect the same record.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Business process example
A process handles documents for different customers concurrently. Updates to the same order, however, run in sequence so an old status does not overwrite a new one.
Relevant tools
- n8n
- Concurrency and execution options depend on configuration; set a rate that suits the connected services.
What to check
- More workers are not always the solution. Check API limits, locks, and operation order for each customer or order.