Process mining and agent-based simulation: A harmonious blend!

In this work, we explore the potential synergy between process mining and agent-based modeling and simulation (ABMS). ABMS is a powerful tool for analyzing complex socio-technical systems and has advanced data-driven capabilities. Process mining is an emerging discipline that combines data mining and process modeling to gain insights into process execution by analyzing event data. This includes process discovery, conformance checking, and process enhancement. Our research examines the role of process mining in the ABMS paradigm. We classify existing research, present related use cases, and suggest future research directions for utilizing process mining with ABMS. Our findings offer initial guidance for researchers and practitioners and highlight promising avenues for further investigation in this exciting area of research.