Model Management and Solvers for Decision Support

Abstract

In this chapter, we examine a major function in class of decision support systems (DSS): model management in model-oriented DSSs. In particular, the chapter focuses on the concept of model management systems and explores key issues in model management: representation, formulation, composition, integration, selection, and implementation. It also reviews various kinds of solvers commonly available for decision support and the growing importance of Web Services technologies for delivering model/solver management capabilities.