Ontology and Responsiveness in Manufacturing: a Systematic Literature Review of applications

This paper investigates the role of ontologies in fostering responsiveness of manufacturing systems within dynamic environments. As the manufacturing context undergoes a transformative shift from mass production to mass customization, the need for flexibility and adaptability becomes crucial. Focused on different applications derived from a systematic literature review, the study categorizes these cases based on the application of ontologies in manufacturing and their supported functions to critical manufacturing aspects. The findings further underscore how ontologies collectively enhance responsiveness in manufacturing by facilitating adaptation to dynamic environments, fostering efficient communication, and supporting rapid configuration and reconfiguration of production systems. As manufacturing advances toward intelligent and adaptable systems, ontological integration becomes a critical element, enabling interconnected machine networks to quickly navigate changes.