Cooperation coordination in virtual enterprises

被引：43

作者：

Camarinha-Matos, LM ^{[1
]}

Pantoja-Lima, C ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Nova Lisboa, Fac Sci & Technol Quinta Torre, P-2825 Monte De Caparica, Portugal

来源：

JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING | 2001年 / 12卷 / 02期

关键词：

virtual enterprise; coordination; workflow; distributed business processes;

D O I：

10.1023/A:1011200526669

中图分类号：

TP18 [人工智能理论];

学科分类号：

081104 ; 0812 ; 0835 ; 1405 ;

摘要：

Coordination of activities is a determinant element in virtual enterprises. Proper coordination policies supported by flexible coordination mechanisms are necessary to ensure the cooperation among partner enterprises. This paper presents the PRODNET approach to support coordination in virtual enterprises. The adopted model considers on flexibility and configurability as the key aspects to cope with the large diversity of expectable scenarios and operating policies in the virtual enterprise environment. A workflow based approach for coordination is described and especial emphasis is put on a multi-level coordination view. The developed software modules that support the coordination mechanisms are presented, and finally some directions for further research are given.

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页码：133 / 150

页数：18