Knowledge sharing in flexible supply networks: a context-based approach

• Autorzy: Smirnov A. , Levashova T. , Shilov N. , Kashevnik A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Appearance of flexible supply networks can be seen as a response to changes in global markets, being a step beyond the linear supply chain topography. However, when dealing with multiple organizations and multiple processes within a complicated network, identifying and locating a member that has responsibility and/or competence in a particular part of the network can be a laborious, time-consuming process. Knowledge sharing is aimed to assist in solving this problem. The approach presented is based on application of such technologies as ontology and context management, constraint satisfaction and profiling. Ontologies provide for semantic interoperability between flexible supply network members. Usage of the context makes it possible to consider current situation in order to provide for actual knowledge or information. Competence profiles of the supply network members facilitate knowledge sharing and simplify partner selection. They allow formalizing and sharing member's knowledge and competencies. Constraints are used for knowledge description. This enables usage of constraint solvers for finding solutions in various situations.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

information integration; production systems; transportation control

• Wydawca: Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences
• Czasopismo: Control and Cybernetics
• Rocznik: 2010
• Tom: Vol. 39, no 1
• Strony: 177--196
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 28 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Smirnov A.

autor

Levashova T.

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Shilov N.

autor

Kashevnik A.

• St. Petersburg Institute for Informatics and Automation of the RAS, 39, 14 line, 199178 St. Petersburg, Russia,

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