Using web services and artificial intelligence techniques to develop simulation models of business networks

The research described in this paper introduces a new approach for developing simulation models using web services and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques so as to address the current challenges in modeling business processes within business networks. The approach is based on the Web service business process specification standards for identification and extraction of structural elements of business processes and also it is based on AI neural network techniques for modeling behavioral aspects of each of activities within the business process. The paper first forrmulates the current challenges in modeling business processes of business networks. Next, some related works on this area are discussed. After that, the approach for developing business process simulation models of business networks is explained step wise. The paper concludes by stating the expected benefits from using this new methodology.