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SADT diagrams and Petri Nets for business process modelling : a comparison

In recent years a number of different methods, techniques and software tools for business process modelling have been developed, and the majority of them are graphical. Reflecting such orientations, this paper reveals important similarities of graphical methods used in simulation modelling and in information system development. A suitability of SADT diagrams and Petri Nets for business processes modelling is investigated. Information modelling and simulation modelling are discussed from the business process re-engineering perspective. Examples of business process modelling using SADT diagrams and Petri Nets are presented. The suitability of these two graphical methods for business process modelling is discussed, and a comparison of these methods is provided.

business process reengineering; business process modelling; information systems; information technology; simulation modelling; SADT diagrams; Petri Nets

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