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Investigation of Microservice-Based Workflow Management Solutions for Industrial Automationxmlui.dri2xhtml.METS-1.0.item-contributorOtherinstitution
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https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031835Published at
Applied Sciences Vol. 13. N. 3. N. artículo 1835, 2023Publisher
MDPIKeywords
Arrowhead framework
business process management
workflow management
workflow execution ... [+]
business process management
workflow management
workflow execution ... [+]
Arrowhead framework
business process management
workflow management
workflow execution
service-oriented architecture
microservices
web service automation [-]
business process management
workflow management
workflow execution
service-oriented architecture
microservices
web service automation [-]
Abstract
In an era ruled by data and information, engineers need new tools to cope with the increased complexity of industrial operations. New architectural models for industry enable open communication enviro ... [+]
In an era ruled by data and information, engineers need new tools to cope with the increased complexity of industrial operations. New architectural models for industry enable open communication environments, where workflows can play a major role in providing flexible and dynamic interactions between systems. Workflows help engineers maintain precise control over their factory equipment and Information Technology (IT) services, from the initial design stages to plant operations. The current application of workflows departs from the classic business workflows that focus on office automation systems in favor of a manufacturing-oriented approach that involves direct interaction with cyber-physical systems (CPSs) on the shop floor. This paper identifies relevant industry-related challenges that hinder the adoption of workflow technology, which are classified within the context of a cohesive workflow lifecycle. The classification compares the various workflow management solutions and systems used to monitor and execute workflows. These solutions have been developed alongside the Eclipse Arrowhead framework, which provides a common infrastructure for designing systems according to the microservice architectural principles. This paper investigates and compares various solutions for workflow management and execution in light of the associated industrial requirements. Further, it compares various microservice-based approaches and their implementation. The objective is to support industrial stakeholders in their decision-making with regard to choosing among workflow management solutions. [-]
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