Configurable Message Processing by Promoted Attribute Grouping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional message workflow applications lack the ability to efficiently customize message processing workflows for complex manufacturing processes, failing to provide necessary capabilities for modern manufacturing environments due to limited recognition and processing of specific product data types, and lack visibility into message workflows.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a configurable message processing technology that supports customizable message processing based on promoted attributes, allowing for grouping and sequential processing of messages, and metadata-based customization of message workflows, enabling seamless integration with existing systems and improving efficiency and portability across multiple systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional message workflow applications are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but customization capability and processing efficiency for complex manufacturing processes deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments message processing into distinct workflow steps that can be independently configured and customized. Each message processing operation is divided into discrete, manageable steps that can be selected and arranged to create customized processing sequences without requiring complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The message processing system implements dynamic configurability where workflow steps, message groups, and processing sequences can be modified at runtime based on manufacturing process requirements. The system adapts to different customization needs without requiring static, pre-defined processing paths.
2Loss of information
If generic message processing is used, then ease of operation is maintained, but visibility into message workflows and processing control deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements comprehensive feedback mechanisms that provide visibility into message processing workflows. Users can monitor message flow, track processing status, and observe workflow execution in real-time, enabling informed decision-making while maintaining ease of operation through automated monitoring and reporting.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer between message sources and processing targets that provides workflow visibility and control. This intermediary component captures, tracks, and manages message flow information, making processing details visible without requiring direct intervention in the underlying systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed processing sequences are used, then system stability is maintained, but adaptability to different product data types and manufacturing processes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables parameter changes in processing sequences based on message attributes, product data types, and manufacturing process requirements. Different processing parameters, workflows, and sequences can be dynamically selected and applied while maintaining stable, reliable processing through controlled parameter management and validation.
Solution Approach 2:
The message processing system implements universal processing capabilities that can handle multiple product data types and manufacturing processes through a single, flexible platform. The system provides multi-functional workflow steps and message group configurations that adapt to various processing needs while maintaining consistent, reliable operation across different scenarios.
Data Source
AI summary
A computing system may include physical devices of a manufacturing facility and a message processing engine. The message processing engine may be configured to receive, from the physical devices of the manufacturing facility, update messages for product manufacture processes performed by the manufacturing facility and parse the update messages to determine a value of a promoted attribute for each of the update messages. The message processing engine may also be configured to group the update messages into different message groups according to the determined value of the promoted attribute and sequentially process update messages grouped into a particular message group for a particular value of the promoted attribute.