In: Lecture Notes in Computer Science : Business Process Management, Volume 4102, 2006, pages 17-32. 2006. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/118417603.
Abstract: This paper addresses the problem of analyzing the interaction between BPEL processes. We present a technology chain that starts out with a BPEL process and transforms it into a Petri net model. On the model we decide controllability of the process (the existence of a partner process, such that both can interact properly) and compute its operating guideline (a characterization of all properly interacting partner processes). A case study demonstrates the value of this technology chain.
Keywords: Business process modeling and analysis; Formal models in business process management; Process verification and validation; Petri nets.