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In this paper we discuss the requirements and design of a repository that can be used to support a Concurrent Engineering (CE) philosophy. We identify three fundamental support services that are of use in a concurrent engineering environment: distribution support, computer supported co-operative working support and repository support. These requirements are modelled and applied in conjunction with the design and implementation of a concurrent engineering support repository.
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Hanneghan, M., Merabti, M., Colquhoun, G. (1996). The Design Of An Object-Oriented Repository To Support Concurrent Engineering. In: Murphy, J., Stone, B. (eds) OOIS’ 95. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1009-5_19
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