A Process Modeling Methodology for Automation of Manual and Time Dependent Processes

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Nagel ◽  
Robert B. Stone ◽  
Daniel A. McAdams
Keyword(s):  
Process Modeling ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Functional Modeling ◽  
Modeling Methodology ◽  
Engineering Solution ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
Critical Paths ◽  
Dependent Processes

Traditional functional modeling methodologies tend to look at the decomposition of a physical artifact, system, or subsystem, but these techniques are just as applicable to processes, manual operations, and human-centric procedures. A process, when decomposed into its most basic tasks and events, resembles the products traditionally modeled using functional modeling. The aim of this paper is to present a methodology to model such processes utilizing functional modeling techniques. Process models allow for the mapping of an operation to ensure desired outputs are achieved at specific times (or after certain time durations), goals are met, critical paths are followed, and efficiency is increased. The proposed process modeling methodology is further explored as a tool to understand and identify what elements of a manual or human centric process may be automated or solved by some other engineering solution.

Business Process Modeling as a Blueprint for Enterprise Architecture

2007 ◽  
pp. 114-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Barjis ◽  
I. Barjis
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Process Modeling ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Business Process Modeling ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Modeling Methodology ◽  
Insight Into

For a successful study, design and development of the enterprise architecture, a thorough insight into the essence of the work and operation of an enterprise, is a crucial factor. As the well-known Zachman and other modern frameworks illustrate, enterprise processes and process modeling are one of the fundamental components of enterprise architecture for providing such an insight. Like building construction in which construction drawings or blueprints play crucial roles, enterprise process models are critical in developing enterprise architecture. Moreover, one may argue that the role of business process modeling in enterprise architecture is similar to the floor plan that defines the boundaries of a building to be constructed. Therefore, a suitable enterprise process modeling approach that could capture the essential operations and reflect the cross-enterprise (cross-departmental) processes is a needed component to complement enterprise architecture. In this chapter, authors study, discuss, and review the practical role of enterprise process modeling in enterprise architecture using a real life organization-based case study. Authors introduce a modeling methodology that captures essential activities not only within a process but also from the enterprise perspective where cross departmental or enterprise processes are represented.

scholarly journals Deriving biological applications from domain specific process models

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Jablonski ◽  
Matthias Faerber ◽  
Bernhard Volz ◽  
Stefanie Genthner
Keyword(s):  
Web Services ◽  
Process Modeling ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Application Domain ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Biological Application ◽  
Specific Process ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Modeling Methodology

Abstract In this paper we present how the process modeling and execution tools iPM and iPE can be used to model and execute biological processes. The main focus of this paper is on the flexibility of iPM and iPE with respect to the customization to the biological application domain. We will demonstrate the flexibility of our modeling methodology by giving two examples: Modeling the invocation semantics of web services used in the biological application domain and the processing of streamed data.

scholarly journals Solubility Data of Potential Salts in the MgO-CaO-SO2-H2O-O2 System for Process Modeling

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Barbara D. Weiß ◽  
Michael Harasek
Keyword(s):  
Process Modeling ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Solubility Data ◽  
Solid Base ◽  
International Union ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
So2 Absorption ◽  
Reliable Basis

This review studies unwanted precipitation reactions, which can occur in SO2 absorption processes using a magnesium hydroxide slurry. Solubility data of potential salts in the MgO-CaO-SO2-H2O system are evaluated. The reviewed data can serve as a reliable basis for process modeling of this system used to support the optimization of the SO2 absorption process. This study includes the solubility data of MgSO3, MgSO4, Mg(OH)2, CaSO3, CaSO4, and Ca(OH)2 as potential salts. The solubility is strongly dependent on the state of the precipitated salts. Therefore, this review includes studies on the stability of different forms of the salts under different conditions. The solubility data in water over temperature serve as a base for modeling the precipitation in such system. Furthermore, influencing factors such as pH value, SO2 content and the co-existence of other salts are included and available data on such dependencies are reviewed. Literature data evaluated by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) are revisited and additional and newer studies are supplemented to obtain a solid base of accurate experimental values. For temperatures higher than 100 °C the available data are scarce. For a temperature range from 0 to 100 °C, the reviewed investigations and data provide a good base to evaluate and adapt process models for processes in order to map precipitations issues accurately.

scholarly journals Influence of diagram layout and scrolling on understandability of BPMN processes: an eye tracking experiment with BPMN diagrams

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Lübke ◽  
Maike Ahrens ◽  
Kurt Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Eye Tracking ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Process Modeling ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Process Modeling ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Process Diagrams ◽  
Style Guides ◽  
Important Activity

AbstractBusiness process modeling is an important activity for developing software systems—especially within digitization projects and when realizing digital business models. Specifying requirements and building executable workflows is often done by using BPMN 2.0 process models. Although there are several style guides available for BPMN, e.g., by Silver and Richard (BPMN method and style, vol 2, Cody-Cassidy Press, Aptos, 2009), there has not been much empirical research done into the consequences of the diagram layout. In particular, layouts that require scrolling have not been investigated yet. The aim of this research is to establish layout guidelines for business process modeling that help business process modelers to create more understandable business process diagrams. For establishing benefits and penalties of different layouts, a controlled eye tracking experiment was conducted, in which data of 21 professional software developers was used. Our results show that horizontal layouts are less demanding and that as many diagram elements as possible should be put on the initially visible screen area because such diagram elements are viewed more often and longer. Additionally, diagram elements related to the reader’s task are read more often than those not relevant to the task. BPMN modelers should favor a horizontal layout and use a more complex snake or multi-line layout whenever the diagrams are too large to fit on one page in order to support BPMN model comprehension.

Application of a Genetic Algorithm to Concept Variant Selection

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan S. Hutcheson ◽  
Robert L. Jordan ◽  
Robert B. Stone ◽  
Janis P. Terpenny ◽  
Xiaomeng Chang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Variant Selection ◽  
Functional Modeling ◽  
Detailed Design ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
Break Even Point ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Selection Of

This paper outlines a framework for applying a genetic algorithm to the selection of component variants between the conceptual and detailed design stages of product development. A genetic algorithm (GA) is defined for the problem and an example is presented that demonstrates its application and usefulness. Functional modeling techniques are used to formulate the design problem and generate the chromosomes that are evaluated with the algorithm. In the presented example, suitable GA parameters and the break-even point where the GA surpassed an enumerated search of the same solution space were found. Recommend uses of the GA along with limitations of the method and future work are presented as well.

An Industry-Based Evaluation of Process Modeling Techniques

2006 ◽  
pp. 111-122
Author(s):  
Brent Cahill ◽  
David Carrington ◽  
Brian Song ◽  
Paul Strooper
Keyword(s):  
Process Modeling ◽  
Modeling Techniques

scholarly journals Conditionals on crutches: Expanding the modal horizon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Paape ◽  
Malte Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Computational Modeling ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Cognitive Mechanisms ◽  
Value Judgments ◽  
Value Judgment ◽  
Counterfactual Conditionals ◽  
Modeling Techniques ◽  
On Line ◽  
Truth Value

Using truth-value judgment tasks, we investigated the on-line processing of counterfactual conditionals such as "If kangaroos had no tails, they would topple over". Face-value plausibility of the counterfactual as well as the complexity of the antecedent were manipulated. Results show that readers' judgments deviate from face-value plausibility more often when the antecedent is complex, and when the counterfactual is plausible rather than implausible. We interpret our results based on the modal horizon assumption of von Fintel (2001) and argue that they are compatible with a variably strict semantics for counterfactuals (Lewis, 1973). We make use of computational modeling techniques to account for reaction times and truth-value judgments simultaneously, showing that implementing detailed process models deepens our understanding of the cognitive mechanisms triggered by linguistic stimuli.

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