Abstract
This paper presents a methodological approach to support the running of a temporary collaborative network through the formation and operation of a virtual enterprise (VE), where the participating enterprises, especially small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), collaborate with each other for mutual benefit. Overall VE architectural framework which is considered as the baseline to execute VE manufacturing processes is highlighted in this research. Different components within this architecture such as visualization and configuration, message exchange, process designer, forecasting and simulation, optimization, cloud-based data storage, etc., are briefly explained with respect to their corresponding interfaces with each other. Among all the components of VE architecture, the user interface component termed 'Dashboard' is explicitly highlighted with a case example of a VE network. This Dashboard component is implemented to visualize the VE operational activities that directly contribute to monitor and manage the associated collaborative processes successfully. Further research potential along with the general research outcomes are also highlighted in the conclusion section of this paper.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference Collocated with the 41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference, MSEC 2013 |
| Volume | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference Collocated with the 41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference, MSEC 2013 - Madison, WI, United States Duration: Jun 10 2013 → Jun 14 2013 |
Other
| Other | ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference Collocated with the 41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference, MSEC 2013 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| City | Madison, WI |
| Period | 6/10/13 → 6/14/13 |
Fingerprint
Keywords
- Business network
- Dashboard
- Interoperability
- Process integration
- Virtual enterprise
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Cite this
Virtual enterprise architectural framework : Collaboration for small and medium enterprises. / Shamsuzzoha, Ahm; Helo, Petri.
ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference Collocated with the 41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference, MSEC 2013. Vol. 2 2013. MSEC2013-1004.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
}
TY - GEN
T1 - Virtual enterprise architectural framework
T2 - Collaboration for small and medium enterprises
AU - Shamsuzzoha, Ahm
AU - Helo, Petri
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - This paper presents a methodological approach to support the running of a temporary collaborative network through the formation and operation of a virtual enterprise (VE), where the participating enterprises, especially small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), collaborate with each other for mutual benefit. Overall VE architectural framework which is considered as the baseline to execute VE manufacturing processes is highlighted in this research. Different components within this architecture such as visualization and configuration, message exchange, process designer, forecasting and simulation, optimization, cloud-based data storage, etc., are briefly explained with respect to their corresponding interfaces with each other. Among all the components of VE architecture, the user interface component termed 'Dashboard' is explicitly highlighted with a case example of a VE network. This Dashboard component is implemented to visualize the VE operational activities that directly contribute to monitor and manage the associated collaborative processes successfully. Further research potential along with the general research outcomes are also highlighted in the conclusion section of this paper.
AB - This paper presents a methodological approach to support the running of a temporary collaborative network through the formation and operation of a virtual enterprise (VE), where the participating enterprises, especially small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), collaborate with each other for mutual benefit. Overall VE architectural framework which is considered as the baseline to execute VE manufacturing processes is highlighted in this research. Different components within this architecture such as visualization and configuration, message exchange, process designer, forecasting and simulation, optimization, cloud-based data storage, etc., are briefly explained with respect to their corresponding interfaces with each other. Among all the components of VE architecture, the user interface component termed 'Dashboard' is explicitly highlighted with a case example of a VE network. This Dashboard component is implemented to visualize the VE operational activities that directly contribute to monitor and manage the associated collaborative processes successfully. Further research potential along with the general research outcomes are also highlighted in the conclusion section of this paper.
KW - Business network
KW - Dashboard
KW - Interoperability
KW - Process integration
KW - Virtual enterprise
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84890284275&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=84890284275&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1115/MSEC2013-1004
DO - 10.1115/MSEC2013-1004
M3 - Conference contribution
SN - 9780791855461
VL - 2
BT - ASME 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference Collocated with the 41st North American Manufacturing Research Conference, MSEC 2013
ER -