Abstract
This paper presents a solution for cooperation between companies that belong to a supply chain in the ceramic tile sector, where competitiveness requires constant innovation in product design. Since it is becoming ever more frequent for these companies to design products and work collaboratively within the framework of the Extended Enterprise, a need arises for a methodology for the successful implementation of collaborative practices. The main contribution of this research work lies in the definition of a collaborative infrastructure for cooperative design that enhances interaction and knowledge management between different firms using information technology tools and, particularly, PLM solutions. The methodology used to achieve an efficient implementation is based on process modeling. Design processes are not always structured; there are continuous changes due to engineering modifications, and this fact makes modeling harder. Consequently, the definition of collaborative processes will allow a deeper understanding of product development activities.
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Stephens, S.: Supply Chain Operations Reference Model version 5.0: A new tool to improve supply chain efficiency and achieve best practice. Information Systems Frontiers 3, 471–476 (2001)
Lummus, R.R., Vokurka, R.J.: Defining supply chain management: a historical perspective and practical guidelines. Industrial Management & Data Systems 99, 11–17 (1999)
Davidow, W.H., Malone, M.S.: The Virtual Corporation. HarperCollins, New York (1992)
Perrin, O., Godart, C.: A model to support collaborative work in virtual enterprises. Data & Knowledge Engineering 50, 63–86 (2004)
Cheng-Ter, H., Yuh-Min, C., Yuh-Jen, C., Chin-Bin, W.: Developing a distributed knowledge model for knowledge management in collaborative development and implementation of an enterprise system. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 20, 439–456 (2004)
Muckstadt, J.A., Murray, D.H., Rappold, J.A., Collins, D.E.: Guidelines for collaborative supply chain system design and operation. Information Systems Frontiers 3, 427–453 (2001)
Camarinha-Matos, L.M., Afsarmanesh, H., Rabelo, J.R.: Infrastructure developments for agile virtual enterprises. Int. J. Computer Integrated Manufacturing 16(4-5), 235–254 (2003)
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2005 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
About this paper
Cite this paper
Vila, C., Romero, F., Galmés, V., Agost, M.J. (2005). Collaborative Solution for Cooperation, Coordination and Knowledge Management in the Ceramic Tile Design Chain. In: Luo, Y. (eds) Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering. CDVE 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3675. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11555223_10
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/11555223_10
Publisher Name: Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg
Print ISBN: 978-3-540-28948-7
Online ISBN: 978-3-540-31976-4
eBook Packages: Computer ScienceComputer Science (R0)