“…Model-based methods are applied in the context of model-assisted Design of Experiments, the design, layout and optimization of production processes [ 19 , 20 , 28 , 31 , 32 , 36 , 38 , 44 ]. Furthermore, they are used as predictive models, enabling prediction of the process future, featuring the development of decision making, optimization and control strategies [ 9 , 11 , 29 , 36 ]. The performance mainly depends on prediction accuracy of the model which in turn depends on data quality [ 39 ], the complexity of the model and the ability to address batch-to-batch variabilities [ 43 ].…”