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Inter-operability framework towards virtual integration of SMEs in the manufacturing industry

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  • Matthew Chiu
  • Hao Wen Lin
  • Sev V. Nagalingam
  • Grier C.I. Lin

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A Virtual Enterprise (VE), which is a dynamic and temporal network of independent companies, relies on an inter-operability framework to realise collaborative relationships with trading partners and to facilitate the virtual manufacturing processes. Investing in inter-operability in order to enhance information-sharing applications is a challenge to many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that are planning to participate effectively in the VE. This paper reviews the major industry standards for the implementation of inter-operable systems and examines the decision factors for selecting the appropriate inter-operability specifications, with a focus on business connectivity, system scalability and information security. Based on the analysis, we outline a virtual integration infrastructure for SMEs that enables collaborative demand forecasting and production planning processes within the VE environment. This suggestion is further justified by a business case study.

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  • Matthew Chiu & Hao Wen Lin & Sev V. Nagalingam & Grier C.I. Lin, 2006. "Inter-operability framework towards virtual integration of SMEs in the manufacturing industry," International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(3/4), pages 328-349.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:9:y:2006:i:3/4:p:328-349
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    1. Lin, Hao W. & Nagalingam, Sev V. & Kuik, Swee S. & Murata, Tomohiro, 2012. "Design of a Global Decision Support System for a manufacturing SME: Towards participating in Collaborative Manufacturing," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 136(1), pages 1-12.
    2. Bilge Yigit Ozkan & Marco Spruit, 2019. "Cybersecurity Standardisation for SMEs: The Stakeholders' Perspectives and a Research Agenda," International Journal of Standardization Research (IJSR), IGI Global, vol. 17(2), pages 41-72, July.

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