Process-Aware Information Systems (PDF)

A unifying foundation to design and implement process-aware
information systems

This publication takes on the formidable task of establishing a
unifying foundation and set of common underlying principles to
effectively model, design, and implement process-aware information
systems. Authored by leading authorities and pioneers in the field,
Process-Aware Information Systems helps readers gain a thorough
understanding of major concepts, languages, and techniques for
building process-aware applications, including:

* UML and EPCs: two of the most widely used notations for business
process modeling

* Concrete techniques for process design and analysis

* Process execution standards: WfMC and BPEL

* Representative commercial tools: ARIS, TIBCO Staffware, and
FLOWer

Each chapter begins with a description of the problem domain and
then progressively unveils relevant concepts and techniques.
Examples and illustrations are used extensively to clarify and
simplify complex material. Each chapter ends with a set of
exercises, ranging from simple questions to thought-provoking
assignments. Sample solutions for many of the exercises are
available on the companion Web site.

Armed with a new and deeper understanding, readers are better
positioned to make their own contributions to the field and
evaluate various approaches to a particular task or problem. This
publication is recommended as a textbook for graduate and advanced
undergraduate students in computer science and information systems,
as well as for professionals involved in workflow and business
process management, groupware and teamwork, enterprise application
integration, and business-to-business integration.

A Solution's Manual is available online. An Instructor Support FTP
site is also available.