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Workflow mining: a survey of issues and approaches
W.M.P. van der Aalst,B. F. van Dongen,Joachim Herbst,Laura Maruster,G. Schimm,A.J.M.M. Weijters +5 more
- Vol. 47, Iss: 2, pp 237-267
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This paper introduces the concept of workflow mining and presents a common format for workflow logs, and discusses the most challenging problems and present some of the workflow mining approaches available today.Abstract:
Many of today's information systems are driven by explicit process models. Workflow management systems, but also ERP, CRM, SCM, and B2B, are configured on the basis of a workflow model specifying the order in which tasks need to be executed. Creating a workflow design is a complicated time-consuming process and typically there are discrepancies between the actual workflow processes and the processes as perceived by the management. To support the design of workflows, we propose the use of workflow mining. Starting point for workflow mining is a so-called "workflow log" containing information about the workflow process as it is actually being executed. In this paper, we introduce the concept of workflow mining and present a common format for workflow logs. Then we discuss the most challenging problems and present some of the workflow mining approaches available today.read more
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Workflow Management: Models, Methods, and Systems
Wil vanderAalst,Kees M. van Hee +1 more
TL;DR: This book provides a basic overview of workflow terminology and organization, as well as detailed coverage of workflow modeling with Petri nets, to provide a comprehensive introduction to workflow management.