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What is Semantic Integration

Encyclopedia of Organizational Knowledge, Administration, and Technology
The process of integrating information from diverse sources. In this regard, semantics focuses on the organization of, and action upon, information by acting as an intermediary between heterogeneous data sources which may conflict not only in structure but also in context or value.
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Decision Support for Smart Manufacturing
Marzieh Khakifirooz (Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico), Mahdi Fathi (University of North Texas, USA), Panos M. Pardalos (University of Florida, USA), and Daniel J. Power (University of Northern Iowa, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3473-1.ch162
Abstract
This work introduces a formation and variety of decision-making models based on operations research modeling and optimization techniques in smart manufacturing environments. Unlike traditional manufacturing, the goal of Smart manufacturing is to optimizing concept generation, production, and product transaction and enable flexibility in physical processes to address a dynamic, competitive and global supply chains by using intelligent computerized control, advanced information technology, smart manufacturing technologies and high levels of adaptability. While research in the broad area of smart manufacturing and its challenges in decision making encompasses a wide range of topics and methodologies, we believe this chapter provides a good snapshot of current quantitative modeling approaches, issues, and trends within the field. The chapter aims to provide insights into the system engineering design, emphasizing system requirements analysis and specification, the use of alternative analytical methods and how systems can be evaluated.
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Data Integration: Introducing Semantics
In semantic integration, sources export not only their logical schema but also their conceptual model to the mediator, thus exposing their concepts, roles, classification hierarchies, and other high-level semantic constructs to the mediator. Semantic integration allows information sources to export their schema at an appropriate level of abstraction to the mediator.
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