Business Process Modeling Team

Ângela Freitag Brodbeck

Ângela Freitag Brodbeck

D.Sc.

Henrique Jorge Brodbeck

Henrique Jorge Brodbeck

M.Sc.

Ricardo dos Casaes Belo

Ricardo dos Casaes Belo

M.Sc. Student

Our objectives

The integration of Information Technology (IT), Business Process Modeling (BPM), and Enterprise Architecture (EA) can significantly advance the research in Digital Twins (DT). IT provides the foundational infrastructure and tools necessary for data collection, processing, and analysis, enabling the creation of accurate digital replicas of physical systems. BPM facilitates the systematic modeling, documentation and analysis of business processes, ensuring that DTs accurately reflect real-world workflows and operations. EA, on the other hand, offers a holistic view of an organization’s structure, facilitating the identification of key stakeholders, data sources, and integration points for DT deployment. Together, these methodologies provide a comprehensive framework for researching DTs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and maximizing their potential to drive innovation, efficiency, and decision-making in various domains.

    What we are currently working on

    Business Process Modeling (BPM)

     

    We’re employing BPM tools like BizAgi to meticulously document and dissect business processes on Offshore Oil Platforms, modeling workflows and interactions for precise portrayal in Digital Twins. This approach enables us to potentially pinpoint bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities through process simulation and analysis. By aligning business objectives with Digital Twin capabilities, we’re steering towards process enhancements and fostering innovation.

    Enterprise Architecture (EA)

    We harness EA frameworks such as TOGAF and ArchiMate to map out the organizational structure and components. This involves identifying crucial stakeholders, data sources, applications and integration points essential for Digital Twin deployment. The relationships between business units, systems, and processes are modeled using ArchiMate tools, ensuring comprehensive coverage within Digital Twins. By incorporating enterprise architecture principles, we establish a robust framework to guide Digital Twin implementation and governance, ensuring alignment with overarching organizational objectives.