A data model is a visual representation of data elements and the relations between them.

Management Science, Vol. 40, No. 9 (Sep., 1994), pp. 1093-1123 (31 pages) We present a new framework for model management based on system concepts and theory. Underlying the framework is a set of meta ...

“An industry data model enables organizations to more holistically capture and define business concepts, refine and integrate processes, and build interoperability in their ecosystem,” he ...