Finding structure in unstructured processes : the case for process mining

W.M.P. Aalst, van der; C.W. Günther

doi:10.1109/ACSD.2007.50

Finding structure in unstructured processes : the case for process mining

W.M.P. Aalst, van der, C.W. Günther

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Abstract

Today there are many process mining techniques that allow for the automatic construction of process models based on event logs. Unlike synthesis techniques (e.g., based on regions), process mining aims at the discovery of models (e.g., Petri nets) from incomplete information (i.e., only example behavior is given). The more mature process mining techniques perform well on structured processes. However, most of the existing techniques fail miserably when confronted with unstructured processes. This paper attempts to "bring structure to the unstructured" by using an integrated combination of abstraction and clustering techniques. The ultimate goal is to present process models that are understandable by analysts and that lead to improved system/process redesigns.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD 2007) 10-13 July 2007, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Place of Publication	Piscataway NJ
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages	3-12
ISBN (Print)	978-0-7695-2902-8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSD.2007.50
Publication status	Published - 2007
Event	7th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD 2007) - Bratislava, Slovakia Duration: 10 Jul 2007 → 13 Jul 2007 Conference number: 7

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Conference	7th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD 2007)
Abbreviated title	ACSD 2007
Country/Territory	Slovakia
City	Bratislava
Period	10/07/07 → 13/07/07

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Aalst, van der, W. M. P., & Günther, C. W. (2007). Finding structure in unstructured processes : the case for process mining. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD 2007) 10-13 July 2007, Bratislava, Slovak Republic (pp. 3-12). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSD.2007.50

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Aalst, van der, WMP & Günther, CW 2007, Finding structure in unstructured processes : the case for process mining. in Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD 2007) 10-13 July 2007, Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Piscataway NJ, pp. 3-12, 7th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD 2007), Bratislava, Slovakia, 10/07/07. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACSD.2007.50

Finding structure in unstructured processes : the case for process mining. / Aalst, van der, W.M.P.; Günther, C.W.

Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Application of Concurrency to System Design (ACSD 2007) 10-13 July 2007, Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Piscataway NJ : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2007. p. 3-12.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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