Visual and ontological modeling and analysis support for extended enterprise models

Abstract

To remain competitive in dynamic environment, enterprises need to make effective and efficient decisions in response to changes. Good modeling tools and analysis support is a necessity in this regard. Such modeling and analysis tools should to be able to visually model and programmatically analyze several descriptive and prescriptive modeling languages in concert. We recount our experience with visual modeling editor and ontological representation for both descriptive and prescriptive models for enterprise decision making. Starting with purposive modeling tools, we shifted to integrated modeling environment where all relevant models of enterprise coexist and are analyzed together. Our ongoing research suggests that apart from integrated modeling environment, scalable modeling facilities for better interaction between modelers and domain experts are also necessary to make modeling and analysis of enterprise models more streamlined.