An enterprise system virtual factories platform for collaborative business environment

Y. Hao, A. Shamsuzzoha, P. Helo

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Abstract

In order to make sure small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can adapt them with competitive business environment globally and fulfil business requirements of new products or services, SMEs collaborate with others in form of Virtual Enterprise. Different enterprises align together to overcome various critical challenges such as resources and expertise while concentrate on their own core competencies. Virtual Factories (VF) represent collaborative networks within the manufacturing domain, where the communication between its members are orchestrated through ICT-enabled infrastructure. In this situation, collaborative networks demand an advanced information management system with the objective to share valuable knowledge and expertise. With the purpose to fulfil all business requirements and to support collaborative activities, an Enterprise System is designed as a platform to implement virtual factories business environment. This platform enables different factories to meet their business targets and provides a single point for all factories to access the real time manufacturing and products information. This research offers a significant methodology to improve manufacturing processes and increase the ability to share information across different networked factories.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEM 2014 - 2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1476-1480
Number of pages5
Volume2015-January
ISBN (Electronic)9781479964109
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2014 - Selangor, Malaysia
Duration: Dec 9 2014Dec 12 2014

Other

Other2014 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2014
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CitySelangor
Period12/9/1412/12/14

Keywords

  • Business Network
  • Enterprise System
  • Implementation
  • Product Design and Development
  • Virtual Factory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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