Interoperability in Collaborative Networks: Independent and industry-specific initiatives - The case of the footwear industry

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2008

Authors

Claudia Melania Chituc (Author) Other; Cesar Toscano (Author) Other; Americo Azevedo (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Computers in Industry

Vol. 59 No. 7

Pages: 741-757

ISSN: 0166-3615

Publisher: Elsevier

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FOS: Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences

CORDIS: Physical sciences > Computer science > Computer systems

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Authenticus ID: P-003-WEA

DOI: 10.1016/j.compind.2007.12.012

Abstract (EN): The development of information and communication technologies and turbulent market conditions have forced enterprises to adapt their way of undertaking business, from traditional practices to e-business. in this context, achieving seamless interoperability among heterogeneous organizations becomes a critical issue. This article has two main objectives: (1) to present a review of the most relevant approaches aiming at achieving seamless interoperability in a collaborative networked environment. In this sense, major interoperability issues (e.g., interoperability requirements, technologies) are discussed, and the most significant independent (e.g., ebXML) and industry-specific initiatives (e.g., RosettaNet, papiNet, TexWeave) are analyzed; (2) to introduce a recently developed two-layered operational infrastructure aiming at attaining seamless interoperability in the footwear industry (the up-stream segment), based on the requirements identified for this sector in a recent industry survey conducted at European level. Other relevant initiatives targeting this sector are also analyzed, emphasizing the innovative aspects and advantages of this approach.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17