Published by: Nuru
Published date: 16 Jun 2021
Business process modeling is the graphical representation of a company’s business processes or workflows, as a means of identifying potential improvements. This is usually done through different graphing methods, such as the flowchart, data-flow diagram, etc. The goal of this section is to give the big picture of function-based process modeling. This includes a discussion of what process modeling is, the goals of process modeling, and a comparison of the different statistical methods used for model building. Detailed information on how to collect data, construct appropriate models, interpret output, and use process models are covered in the following sections. The final section of the chapter contains case studies that illustrate the general information presented in the first five sections using data from a variety of scientific and engineering applications.
Business Process Modeling (BPM) is the activity of representing the processes of an organization so that they can be analyzed and improved. Nowadays, with increased globalization, BPM techniques are used, for example, to optimize the way in which organizations react to business events, in order to enhance competitiveness. Starting from the underlying notion of workflow modeling, this paper introduces the basic concepts of modeling and implementing business processes using current information technologies and standards, such as Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) and Business Process Execution Language (BPEL). We also address the novel, yet growing, topic of Business Process Mining, and point out open research challenges in the area.
1. Determine the process to analyze
2. Collect necessary information
3. Map the process
4. Analyze the process
5. Determine potential improvements