processsuch

Processsuch is a theoretical and practical approach to automatic process design that emphasizes constructing process models that satisfy explicitly stated constraints and goals. The term combines "process" with the mathematical notion of "such that," highlighting its focus on constraint-driven generation.

In a processsuch workflow, a user specifies a set of constraints (timing, resources, precedence, compliance) and objectives (cost minimization, throughput maximization). A solver or planner then searches for process structures that meet these requirements, producing one or more candidate models for evaluation and selection.

Common methods used in processsuch include constraint programming, answer set programming, and AI planning, often implemented atop declarative modeling languages. Verification and validation steps may check properties such as safety, liveness, and regulatory compliance to ensure that produced models behave as intended in real-world contexts.

Applications of processsuch span business process management, software development pipelines, manufacturing workflows, and policy-compliant automation. It supports rapid exploration of alternative process designs and what-if analyses, helping teams assess trade-offs between competing objectives and constraints.

Limitations of the approach include computational complexity, especially with large or highly interdependent constraint sets; ambiguity in constraint specification; and the challenge of translating tacit domain knowledge into precise constraints. Practical guidance often emphasizes modular constraint construction, incremental refinement, and hybrid workflows that combine automated search with human oversight.

See also: constraint programming, process mining, AI planning, declarative process modeling, workflow management.