Tool-based re-engineering of a legacy MIS: An experience report

Kudrass, Thomas; Lehmbach, Marco; Buchmann, Alejandro

doi:10.1007/3-540-61292-0_7

Cited by 3 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 5 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Scientific literature identifies several aspects, or characteristics of BPML evaluation (Godwin et al, 1989;Hernandez-Matias et al, 2006;Jansen-Vullers and Netjes, 2006;Janssen et al, 1997;Kalnins et al, 1998;Killich et al, 1999;Kudrass et al, 1996;Shen et al, 2004;Wang et al, 2006).…”

Section: Overview Of Bpml Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They noted that there are significant deficiencies in languages and that they can be if syntax components and semantics can be simply exchanged with one another. Kudrass et al (1996) compared BPM tools such as BPWin ( 2001) and ARIS Toolset ( IDS Scheer, 2002). They reported the incompleteness of tools and noted that there is a need for the development of hybrid BPM tools that can enhance capabilities.…”

Section: Overview Of Bpml Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

A framework for BPML assessment and improvement

Tsironis

Anastasiou²,

Moustakis³

2009

Business Process Management Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and improve two popular business process modelling languages (BPMLs) the Integration definition for function modelling (IDEF0) and event-driven process chain (eEPC). Design/methodology/approach -The paper aims to select, compare and evaluate against a proposed criteria framework two popular BPMLs. In order to meet end-user requirements, it suggests concrete improvements for either language. Evaluation findings and improvement attempts are documented over a case study within the context of a large European aerospace industry. The languages are applied through the use of appropriate software such as BPWin and Arena Simulation Software for IDEF0 and Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS) Toolset for eEPC. Findings -Improved languages seem to overcome several deficiencies and increase their modelling performance. Improvements in IDEF0 include: classification of component information and insertion of logical operators. In this approach the language describes not only the information flow within the process, but also the time sequences via component discrimination. Improvements in eEPC include event chain diagram in ARIS house of business engineering methodology, which represents the interrelations between functions of different diagrams and the linkages among components and resources to include resources planning. Practical implications -Results showed that language deficiencies were clarified. Thus, the improvements made, constitute better modelling performance and the development of more reliable models. Originality/value -The paper outlines a systematic evaluation framework with concrete criteria. Furthermore, the improvements made, are a further step towards increased modelling performance, lean and comprehend diagrams.

show abstract

Section: Overview Of Bpml Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Overview Of Bpml Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A framework for BPML assessment and improvement

Tsironis

Anastasiou²,

Moustakis³

2009

Business Process Management Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…McComb, 1994; Martin, 1995; SEI, 1995; IVF, 1997; Rahim et al ., 1997; Sharma & Rai, 2000). One reason for poor adoption results is that expectations of CASE are unrealistic (Senn & Wynekoop, 1995; Glass, 1999; Iivari & Lyytinen, 1999), another is that real user requirements are not being adequately met by products (Kudrass et al ., 1996; Jankowski, 1997; Post & Kagan, 2001). Matching expectations with products is a continuing issue, both for users and for manufacturers, highlighting the important role of evaluation.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The 2G method for doubly grounding evaluation frameworks

Lundell¹,

Lings²

2003

Information Systems Journal

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

There are a number of approaches open to an information system (IS) development organization wishing to evaluate the potential relevance of an IT product for use in their own organization. This work considers method support for evaluation of CASE tools, as a complex example of an IT product. Our interest is in evaluation for selection, namely the evaluation of products prior to experience of their use in the defined context. Certain weaknesses are apparent in existing evaluation methods proposed in the literature for evaluation for selection. Our primary concern in this paper is to present a new method which, we claim, addresses these weaknesses. We provide a rationale and a detailed description of the new method, which is referred to as 2G. The method specifically addresses the important early phases of an evaluation, during which an evaluation framework is to be established. The method is to be used within the intended usage context for the IT product, so the resulting evaluation framework will be situated rather than general. We identify weaknesses in previously available methods, and discuss the advantages offered by the 2G method. The method has a solid basis in underlying theory, something which has influenced our presentation of it. Equally importantly, our presentation is strongly influenced by our experience with the method in actual usage situations, in small and medium IS development organizations. We claim that 2G is a practical candidate for any IS development organization wishing to undertake evaluations of CASE tools prior to adoption.

show abstract

“…Reengineering of autonomous, heterogeneous information systems requires a deep understanding of data and processes of the organization, to determine restructuring and migration requirements [2,7,5,10]. In the paper, we analyze conceptual descriptions of data and processes according to the following perspectives:…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A multi-perspective framework for the analysis of legacy information systems

Castano

Antonellis

1997

Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This paper proposes a comprehensive framework for the analysis of sets of data, processes, and applications of legacy information systems in view of restructuring interventions, according to different perspectives. A "data asset structure perspective" supports the information system analysis in terms of semantic correspondences between data assets shared by different organization units and applications of the system. An "operational structure perspective" supports the information system analysis in terms of the semantic correspondences between processes, with respect to the similarity of the involved data and operations. Finally, an "organizational structure perspective" supports the information system analysis in terms of the organization unit cohesion and coupling properties with respect to the exchanged information flows. The perspectives are discussed with reference to the analysis of italian Public Administration information systems.

show abstract

Tool-based re-engineering of a legacy MIS: An experience report

Cited by 3 publications

References 5 publications

A framework for BPML assessment and improvement

A framework for BPML assessment and improvement

The 2G method for doubly grounding evaluation frameworks

A multi-perspective framework for the analysis of legacy information systems

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About