Problem Statement of Network Science-Based Process Optimization

The previous part of this book showed a variety of applications and highlighted the advantages of semantic technologies in modern industry. Following the advised graph-based data access approach, this chapter aims to give an overview of some of the possible analytic methods and optimization procedures that can be utilized on graph networks. The motivation is to provide effective optimization for complex production processes of an Industry 4.0 environment and to handle the dynamically changing conditions and requirements on a shop floor.