Abstract
Nowadays, enterprises cooperate more extensively with other enterprises during the entire product life cycle. Temporary alliances between various enterprises emerge such as those in Virtual Enterprises. However, many enterprises experience difficulties in the formation and operation of virtual enterprises, especially concerning integration issues. This paper lays down an architectural framework, called VERAM, which aims to support the set-up and operation of virtual enterprises. Five different levels of integration are identified. They should all be addressed during the formation of a virtual enterprise. It is shown that the architectural framework supports integration of various levels.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | International IMS Project Forum 2001, A common platform for cross-fertilization among IMS projects a |
Editors | Bernardo Ferroni, Claudio R. Boer, Charles M. Anderson |
Publication date | 2001 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Event | IMS Forum 2001 - Monte Verita, Ascona Duration: 5 Nov 1829 → … |
Conference
Conference | IMS Forum 2001 |
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City | Monte Verita, Ascona |
Period | 05/11/1829 → … |