A framework to support the lifecycle of virtual manufacturing enterprises

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Américo Azevedo (Author) FEUP; Ferreira, F (Author) Other; José António Faria (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: FAIM 2014 - Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Capturing Competitive Advantage via Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Transformation

Pages: 223-229

24th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, FAIM 2014

20 May 2014 through 23 May 2014

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Scopus - 4 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00K-9QZ

DOI: 10.14809/faim.2014.0223

Abstract (EN): This paper proposes a framework to support the full virtual manufacturing enterprise lifecycle from the creation to the operation and dissolution. The paper will show how the framework supports the activities involved in the setup of virtual manufacturing enterprise, how to run it and which tools are needed. Three main perspectives are considered: knowledge and information, methodology and Technology. A business case analysis is then presented in order to understand the framework applicability to the development of collaborative business opportunities in an engineer-to-order and one-of-a-kind production environments, which is common to a large number of SMEs.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific