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This introduction to process mining outlines its significance in improving organizational efficiency and error reduction. It addresses the common challenges in paper procedures, varying perspectives on processes, and the often incomplete process information. The document covers the core objectives of process mining, including modeling and performance analysis through event logs. It highlights case studies, such as those from municipalities and ASML, showcasing the application of mining techniques to uncover frequent paths and enhance compliance in test processes. Learn about tools like ProM for effective process mining.
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Process Mining:General Introduction Ana Karla Alves de Medeiros Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Information Systems a.k.medeiros@tue.nl
Time consuming Paper procedures Meetings Error prone Different people have different views about a same process Information about the process may be incomplete Motivation
Start Get Ready Travel by Train Travel by Car Conference Starts Give a Talk Join Reception Have Dinner Go Home Pay Parking Travel by Train Travel by Car End Process Mining Mined Model Event Log Mining Techniques
Process Mining • Before deployment • Objective picture of how the process has been executed • After deployment • Feedback mechanism
Process Model Process Mining Organizational Model Social Network Auditing/Security Performance Analysis Event Log Mined Models Mining Techniques
Tools • www.processmining.org • ProM • ProMimport • Free tools!
Case Study: Municipality • Objectives • Discover the most frequent paths • Compare prescribed models with executed ones and, if necessary, mine models that describe the current situation
Mined Model Prescribed Model
Case Study: ASML Where is the most time spent in the test process? • Objective • Reduce the test period of manufactured wafer scanners • Questions How compliant are the actual test executions to the reference process? How are the tests actually executed?
ASML: Results • Report “Process Mining of Test Processes: A Case Study” >>