A study on active information sharing for organizing effective collaborative manufacturing

Yun Cheol Kang, Jinwoo Park

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Abstract

Due to recent developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the concept of Virtual Enterprise (VE) became viable as a means to enhance prospective business opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Manufacturing Companies (SMMCs) located in geographically dispersed areas. A VE is effectively a type of outsourcing that is similar to a strong strategic alliance between companies, and has therefore been globally adopted to fulfill customer demands in ever-competitive business environment. This paper first discusses the obstacles that hinder effective collaboration among SMMCs in Korea, and shows the possible benefits that can be obtained by sharing information among collaboration participants through a simulation study. In addition, this study suggests an idea for a security-enhanced collaboration system that helps in enhancing collaboration between companies. Based on these studies, this paper eventually aims to motivate and reassure potential partners who are hesitant to collaborate with others.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovations in Networks - Proceedings of the APMS 2008 Conference, An Event of the IFIP Working Group 5.7
Pages311-320
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2008
EventAPMS 2008 Conference on Innovations in Networks - Espoo, Finland
Duration: 14 Sep 200817 Sep 2008

Publication series

NameInnovations in Networks - Proceedings of the APMS 2008 Conference, An Event of the IFIP Working Group 5.7

Conference

ConferenceAPMS 2008 Conference on Innovations in Networks
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityEspoo
Period14/09/0817/09/08

Keywords

  • Collaborative manufacturing
  • Information sharing
  • Virtual organization

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