Introduction to Conformance Checking

Abstract

This chapter provides a general overview of the conformance checking field. First, it reports on the benefits conformance checking can bring for several digital transformation initiatives. Then the setting of conformance checking is defined, which encompass process modeling and execution. A motivation for applying conformance checking in organizations is provided, together with a clear insight of the concepts and methods that ground the conformance checking field. Finally, some domains where conformance checking is relevant are highlighted.