Workflow Modularization and Performance

One of the great benefits of workflow system is the flexibility to develop reuseable, integrated processes. In a recent discussion with a SAP representative he mentioned that when developing a workflow it is important to be mindful of the resources utilized when calling a sub-workflow.
I would like to get some input from anyone who has recommendations on when to draw the line on modularization. For example, if you have multiple basic processes that are used repeatedly is it best practice to develop generic flexible sub-workflows that may be reutilzed in many situation or is it best to simply redevelop the process in each calling workflow to avoid the resources required to generate new workflow containers, bindings, etc.
Is there a general rule of thumb as to where to draw the line with modularization? When does the use of multiple worfklow calls begin to impact the system performance to a point that negates the gains from less development effort? Any opinions here would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick D

Hi Arghadip,
Thanks for the response and I agree that in most scenarios a custom resuable task/method is the best approach when applicable because this avoids the need for additional workflow elements.
The scenario that I have currently come across is that my client is looking into implementing a large collection of nearly 100 workflows, of which, many are all dealing with the same documents and users but just arranged in a particular order based on runtime data. During review of the processes we noticed patterns that there are blocks of steps that are utilized in the same sequence over and over again for these processes. Therefore, I am just wondering if it is best to seperate these processes into multiple sub-workflows or just design the workflows reusing the same tasks in each workflow disregarding the redundancy of these blocks of steps.
Example:
Workflows
Workflow 1 = Block 1 > Block 2 > Block 3 > Block 4 > Block 5
Workflow 2 = Block 1 > Block 2 > Bock 6 > Block 5
Workflow 3 = Block 1 > Block 4 > Block 3 > Block 5
Workflow N
Blocks
Block 1 = Task 1 > Task 2 > Task 3 > ...
Block 2 = Task 4 > Task 5 > Task 6 > ...
Block N
As always I will attempt to use conditions and resuable tasks/methods whenever possible but just looking for any input that people may have in regards to performance with sub-workflows.
Thanks & Best Regards,
Nick D

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