Fundamentals, Concepts, Technologies and Standards

Abstract

The previous chapter delineated the constraints and goals of the presented research work. The goals should fulfill the criteria of a good PMS---comprehensive, causally oriented, vertically integrated, horizontally integrated, internally comparable and useful [17]. Subsequently, it is crucial to exploit inter-disciplinary fundamentals, technologies and standards. The following content is based on extensive literature review of books, journal articles, conference articles, standards, and whitepapers, and interaction with numerous experts.