Perceived Ontological Weaknesses of Process Modeling Techniques: Further Evidence

The Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS) is a popular framework for integrated process modeling. Previous research analysed ARIS using an ontology developed by Bunge, Wand and Weber. The results of this study have been summarized in six propositions. This paper reports on insights gained from an empirical study testing these evaluative propositions. The study is conducted with post-graduate students as well as with experienced users of ARIS. Even when considering all five views of ARIS, modelers have problems representing business rules and the scope and boundary of systems. Surprisingly, even though it is completely ontologically redundant, users still find the function view useful in modeling

Model Interchange between ARIS and Eclipse EMF

The Architecture of integrated Information Systems (ARIS) is a technical space that is widely used in the area of business process management. The reuse of ARIS models in other working contexts is offered by ARIS-specific import and export interfaces. Nevertheless, the interoperability with other technical spaces is limited. In this paper, we explore ARIS language definition concepts and relate them to the Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF). We describe an ARIS to EMF bridge which provides transformations of ARIS modeling languages and ARIS models to the EMF environment. Our bridge shows similarities and differences between the two approaches and provides technical interoperability that e.g. enables the processing of ARIS models in EMF-supporting tools (e.g. ATLAS Transformation Language)

Situational Architecture Engineering (SAE) - Improving Strategic Change Through Architecture Methods

Market and environmental requirements call for constant changes in enterprises. To be able to record these changes in a structured way and to manage them it is helpful to use enterprise architectures as stable regulation frameworks. To support the development and the adaptation of the enterprise architectures there are numerous architecture methods (e.g. Zachman Framework, ARIS (Architecture of Integrated Information Systems), TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework), BEN (Business Engineering Navigator), Semantic Object Model (SOM)), however, they often lack the necessary flexibility to enable a construction process adaptable to the given situation. This article presents a first approach towards making architecture methods flexible: meta models of the architecture frameworks of selected methods are generated and integrated into a joint meta model. The latter supports the situational adaptability of the enterprise architecture as the architecture method applied has been adapted

Структурно-функціональне моделювання фінансової діяльності підприємств на ринку фінансових послуг

У статті представлено результат моделювання бізнес-процесів в методології структурно-функціонального моделювання, який дозволяє провести процедуру опису для подальшої оптимізації бізнес-процесів. У статті представлено можливості використання ломбардами сучасного інструментарію управління фінансовою діяльністю на основі структурно-функціонального моделювання. Отримані результати та запропоновані етапи структурно-функціональних моделей дозволяють підвищити ефективність управлінських рішень завдяки отриманню інструменту наочного відображення існуючого стану всіх процесів і етапів управління, визначення ресурсів, регламентів, завдань та бажаних результатів. Представлені у статті моделі та запропоновані алгоритми використання структурно-функціонального моделювання дозволяють керівництву компанії регламентувати та формалізувати усю процедуру управління завдяки графічному відображенню ресурсів, результатів, механізмів забезпечення та управління для модельованого процесу підприємства в нотації IDEF0 (Integration Definition for Function Modeling) методології SADT – діаграм, а також послідовності етапів модельованого процесу ARIS (Architecture of Integrated Information Systems) для подальшої оцінки необхідних ресурсів. Завдяки використанню сучасного інструментарію моделювання бізнес-процесів в нотаціях «Integration Definition for Function Modeling – IDEF0» та «Architecture of Integrated Information Systems – ARIS» на підприємстві з’являється можливість отримання наочної картини поточного стану бізнес-процесів, а також їх подальшого управління на підставі їх опису, регламентації та корегування.В статье представлен результат моделирования бизнес-процессов в методологии структурно-функционального моделирования, который позволяет провести процедуру описания для дальнейшей оптимизации бизнес-процессов. В статье представлены возможности использования ломбардами современного инструментария управления финансовой деятельностью на основе структурно-функционального моделирования. Полученные результаты и предложенные этапы структурно-функциональных моделей позволяют повысить эффективность управленческих решений благодаря получению инструмента наглядного отражения существующего состояния всех процессов и этапов управления, определения ресурсов, регламентов, заданий и желательных результатов. Представленные в статье модели и предложенные алгоритмы использования структурно-функционального моделирования позволяют руководству компании регламентировать и формализировать всю процедуру управления благодаря графическому отражению ресурсов, результатов, механизмов обеспечения и управления для моделируемого процесса предприятия у нотации IDEF0 (Integration Definition for Function Modeling) методологии SADT – диаграмм, а также последовательности этапов моделируемого процесса ARIS (Architecture of Integrated Information Systems) для дальнейшей оценки необходимых ресурсов. Благодаря использованию современного инструментария моделирования бизнес-процессов в нотациях «Integration Definition for Function Modeling – IDEF0» и «Architecture of Integrated Information Systems – ARIS» на предприятии появляется возможность получения наглядной картины текущего состояния бизнес-процессов, а также их дальнейшего управления на основании их описания, регламентации и корректирования.In the article the result of design of business processes is presented in methodology of structural-functional design, that allows to conduct procedure of description for further optimization of business processes. In the article possibilities of the use of modern tool of management financial activity lombards are presented on the basis of structural-functional design. The got results and offered stages of structural-functional models allow to promote efficiency of administrative decisions due to the receipt of instrument of evident reflection of the existent state of all processes and stages of management, determination of resources, regulations, tasks and desirable results. The models and offered algorithms of the use of structural-functional design presented in the article allow to guidance of company to regulate and formalize all procedure of management due to the graphic reflection of resources, results, mechanisms of providing and management for the designed process of enterprise at notation of IDEF0 (Integration Definition for of Function Modeling) of methodology of SADT – diagrams, and also sequence of the stages of the designed process of ARIS (Architecture of Integrated Information Systems) for the further estimation of necessary resources. Due to the use of modern tool of design of business processes in notations of «Integration Definition for of Function Modeling – IDEF0» and «Architecture of Integrated Information Systems – ARIS» possibility of receipt of evident picture of current status of business processes appears on an enterprise, and also them further management on the basis of their description, regulation and adjustments

EVALUATION OF ARIS AND ZACHMAN FRAMEWORKS AS ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURES

The significance of integral business systems based on closer alignment of information technology to business processes has grown over the last ten years. Comprehensive business frameworks are necessary to capture the entire complexity of such systems. These frameworks called enterprise architectures can provide the conceptual foundation necessary for building and managing the integral business system and all its components. The goal of this paper was to analyze the Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS) and the Zachman frameworks, to define the criteria for comparison and evaluation of these approaches, and determine their level of complement. Furthermore, the contents of the paper define the generic model of business system management supported by said concepts (frameworks) and analyzes their orientation towards value

Improving enterprise business processes with systems analysis and design methodologies and tools.

Enterprises have to be organized in a business process oriented way. This is in order to be successful in a changing and challenging business environment including uncertainty and complexity in managing business and manufacturing processes. The main objective of this thesis is to implement comprehensive modelling methodologies and tools that capture all useful information included within the enterprise business processes. This has been achieved first through implementing the Systems Analysis and Design (SAD) methodologies and tools for integrating the business design processes. The implementation should recognize the enterprise organization view, data and information view, function view, and also product/service view. Such recognition is required in order to improve the reuse of business process models for the implementation of workflow management applications. The implemented design methodologies have been demonstrated through two case studies, including the modelling of business and automotive manufacturing processes. In Addition, the Architecture of the Integrated Information System (ARIS) has been presented in both implementations using ARIS tool set. The ARIS implementation has assisted in supporting analysis for potential changes, specifying requirements, and also supporting the modeled business processes systems level design and integration activities. Results of using the selected graphical design languages with the systematic explanations of modelling the business process functions and activities revealed the need for implementing comprehensive SAD methodologies. Also, the SAD methodologies have assisted with integrating the enterprise through modelling its business activities, technology, and human elements involved. The benefits and disadvantages of each modelling methodology and tool is studied and discussed in detail in this thesis.Dept. of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis2005 .K39. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-03, page: 1475. Thesis (M.A.Sc.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 2005

Enterprise Information Systems and Business Process Modelling in Training and Research

The University of Debrecen introduced the five year “informatics agricultural engineer” course in the 2002/2003 academic year. In the 2006/2007 the „informatics and agricultural administration engineer“ BSc course has been introduced. The courses are run by the Agricultural Economics and Rural Development faculty. Starting of this course is demanded by the Hungarian agro-food sector, Governmental offices, Institutes, which need the applications of wide range informatics tools and systems. The business process modelling and management is becoming important part of implementing and running information systems. The ARIS is one of the leader products in modelling. The other important system is the SAP in the ERP market. In our education program we are using these products. The ARIS toolset is very useful for research on business modelling in agri-food companies too

Towards a pivotal-based approach for business process alignment.

This article focuses on business process engineering, especially on alignment between business analysis and implementation. Through a business process management approach, different transformations interfere with process models in order to make them executable. To keep the consistency of process model from business model to IT model, we propose a pivotal metamodel-centric methodology. It aims at keeping or giving all requisite structural and semantic data needed to perform such transformations without loss of information. Through this we can ensure the alignment between business and IT. This article describes the concept of pivotal metamodel and proposes a methodology using such an approach. In addition, we present an example and the resulting benefits