Communication based workflow loop formalization using Temporal Logic of Actions (TLA)

José L. Caro, Antonio Guevara, Andrés Aguayo, José L. Leiva

2004

Abstract

The workflow map development for an organization is a highly complex process. Therefore, the workflow map should be tested and validated before it is implemented (into a WfMS). Most current workflow systems deal with this validation issue by using simulation modules that “execute” the model and examine the possible problems before it is truly “executed” and implemented. Although these simulation modules are very useful for the management team to detect problems in the business processes represented by the workflow, it would be advisable to find other more reliable methods. In this paper we propose a formal method based on Temporal Logic of Actions to formalize workflow maps (based on a communication modelling methodology).

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L. Caro J., Guevara A., Aguayo A. and L. Leiva J. (2004). Communication based workflow loop formalization using Temporal Logic of Actions (TLA) . In Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Computer Supported Activity Coordination - CSAC, (ICEIS 2004) ISBN 972-8865-08-2, pages 233-238. DOI: 10.5220/0002670002330238


in Bibtex Style

@conference{csac04,
author={José L. Caro and Antonio Guevara and Andrés Aguayo and José L. Leiva},
title={Communication based workflow loop formalization using Temporal Logic of Actions (TLA)},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Computer Supported Activity Coordination - CSAC, (ICEIS 2004)},
year={2004},
pages={233-238},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0002670002330238},
isbn={972-8865-08-2},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Computer Supported Activity Coordination - CSAC, (ICEIS 2004)
TI - Communication based workflow loop formalization using Temporal Logic of Actions (TLA)
SN - 972-8865-08-2
AU - L. Caro J.
AU - Guevara A.
AU - Aguayo A.
AU - L. Leiva J.
PY - 2004
SP - 233
EP - 238
DO - 10.5220/0002670002330238