Ontology based reasoning for solving passenger train optimization problem

Abstract

The Logistic processes generally lead to complex physical flows dealing with various logistic elements. It has been widely observed that the quality of uncontrolled processes decline with the evolving complexity. It may make them incoherent and quasi obsoletes. Thus, the continuous optimization of logistic processes is essential for the consistent continuity of logistic activities, and henceforth, it supports their desired growth. In this paper, we propose a reasoning system that uses the conceptual domain of logistics and their optimization. The proposed approach is mainly based on the definition of logistic terminologies using ontology. We intend, that a logistic expert may use defined terms to specify a problem. These can be matched to extract the involved logistic processes. It may assist a logistics expert to identify and/or precisely specify the logistic problem. Furthermore, it may identify the logistic processes, that can be executed, to resolve the problem and consequently to resolve the inherent optimization problems. We have been experimenting the different solutions of the Passenger Transportation Problem and eventually built a software framework (based on the composition of web services), to semiautomatically assist the resolution procedure of identified optimization problems.

A framework for ensuring zero defects and sustainable operations in major Indian ports

“…Authors (Scheuemann and Hoxha, 2012; Hoxha et al , 2010) also defined top-level ontologies for process, service, resource, and service level parameter to explain flexibility and decentralization in supply chain configuration and management. Hendi et al (2014) cited that the objective of logistics ontologies is to capture the essence of the logistics domain, i.e. ontologies would include the concepts, relations, axioms, individuals, and assertions.…”

“…The research done by the authors, in this paper, shows that port operations and its dynamics are complexes arising out of the global economy, inherent defects and limitations, policy and process, external factors, infrastructure, and managerial capabilities. An ontology-based approach, suggested by Hendi et al (2014), will lead to a clearer understanding of the essence of port function, its concepts, relations, axioms, individuals, and assertions. The authors, here, aim to use the ontology and develop a port system map to answer the question – what are the defects in a port system and its causes?.…”

Semantic Middleware Architectures for IoT Healthcare Applications

“…As an example, authors in [56] have proposed an ontology to define logistic terminologies. It is intended to assist a logistics expert in identifying and precisely specifying the logistic problem for solving a passenger train optimization problem.…”