Distributed model management platform for virtual enterprise networks

Abstract

Virtual enterprise network planning and design lead to complex challenges. From a conceptual point of view. business processes have proven to be the ideal design items in conjunction with the use of graphical methods and tools. Especially for network design and implementation, information modelling serves as the fundamental starting point. In the article, the authors depict a modelling approach dedicated to a global and a local description of business processes and a distributed model management platform. The latter supports the collaborative creation and application of models in network environments.