A Holistic Digital Twin Based on Semantic Web Technologies to Accelerate Digitalization

Abstract

This proposed research is concerned with the development of a Semantic Web representation of supply chains deploying and manufacturing semiconductors. The so-called digital twin is a prototype for virtualizing the electronic component supplier (ECS) value chain, aiming for a holistic digitalization across the entire product life cycle. With its unique advantages, Semantic Web will contribute to overcoming current Big Data issues and to getting one step closer to smart factories. This includes enhanced smart collaboration between both business and project partners. Furthermore, it is shown in first business use cases how the developed ontology is supporting selected applications to manage data more efficiently and to build a comprehensive knowledge representation.