Incremental Transformation of BPSIM-Enriched BPMN Models into DEVS

This paper introduces a novel methodology for business process simulation, focusing on the incremental transformation of Business Process Modeling and Notation (BPMN) models enriched with Business Process Simulation Interchange Standard (BPSIM) elements into the Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) formalism. The proposed method enhances the precision and consistency of simulations by systematically converting BPMN components and BPSIM characteristics into DEVS representations, using adaptable rules and templates. A major contribution of this work is the introduction of the Interaction Intermediate Model (I2M), a model that provides a visually lucid representation with significant semantics, effectively encapsulating BPMN and BPSIM simulation aspects. The resulting DEVS model ensures accurate, reliable, and interoperable simulations. We provide a thorough analysis of this methodology, emphasize its advantages, and validate its efficiency through a case study. This method, applicable across various sectors, equips stakeholders with the ability to make informed decisions based on accurate simulation insights, effectively bridging the gap between conceptual modeling and simulation methodologies.