Environments for Virtual Enterprise Integration

The virtual enterprise model is an emerging approach in answer to the new requirements of the business environment, relying on dynamically-reconfigurable partnerships, with extremely high performances, strongly time-oriented while being highly focused on cost and quality, in permanent alignment with the market, and strongly supported by information and communication technology, dictating a paradigm face shift to the traditional organizational models. Networking and reconfiguration dynamics are the main characteristics of this model,requiring enabling and supporting environments, at bearable costs. Some existing technologies and Internet-based environments can partially support this organizational model, but the reconfiguration dynamics can only be assured by environments able to manage, control, and enable networking and dynamics in virtual enterprise creation/reconfiguration. Several environments are introduced in the chapter, and particular focus is given to the market of resources, an environment coping with the requirements of the virtual enterprise model.

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Environments for Virtual Enterprise Integration

Knowledge and Technology Management in Virtual Organizations ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-165-0.ch001 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 1-23

Author(s):

Maria Manuela Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik ◽

Paulo Silva Ávila

Keyword(s):

Communication Technology ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Business Environment ◽

Organizational Model ◽

Organizational Models ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Dynamically Reconfigurable ◽

Enterprise Model ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Enterprise Creation

The virtual enterprise model is an emerging approach in answer to the new requirements of the business environment, relying on dynamically-reconfigurable partnerships, with extremely high performances, strongly time-oriented while being highly focused on cost and quality, in permanent alignment with the market, and strongly supported by information and communication technology, dictating a paradigm face shift to the traditional organizational models. Networking and reconfiguration dynamics are the main characteristics of this model,requiring enabling and supporting environments, at bearable costs. Some existing technologies and Internet-based environments can partially support this organizational model, but the reconfiguration dynamics can only be assured by environments able to manage, control, and enable networking and dynamics in virtual enterprise creation/reconfiguration. Several environments are introduced in the chapter, and particular focus is given to the market of resources, an environment coping with the requirements of the virtual enterprise model.

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Environments for Virtual Enterprise Integration

Virtual Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-955-7.ch074 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 1178-1197

Author(s):

Maria Manuela Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik ◽

Paulo Silva Ávila

Keyword(s):

Communication Technology ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Business Environment ◽

Organizational Model ◽

Organizational Models ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Dynamically Reconfigurable ◽

Enterprise Model ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Enterprise Creation

The virtual enterprise model is an emerging approach in answer to the new requirements of the business environment, relying on dynamically-reconfigurable partnerships, with extremely high performances, strongly time-oriented while being highly focused on cost and quality, in permanent alignment with the market, and strongly supported by information and communication technology, dictating a paradigm face shift to the traditional organizational models. Networking and reconfiguration dynamics are the main characteristics of this model,requiring enabling and supporting environments, at bearable costs. Some existing technologies and Internet-based environments can partially support this organizational model, but the reconfiguration dynamics can only be assured by environments able to manage, control, and enable networking and dynamics in virtual enterprise creation/reconfiguration. Several environments are introduced in the chapter, and particular focus is given to the market of resources, an environment coping with the requirements of the virtual enterprise model.

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Environments for Virtual Enterprise Integration

International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems ◽

10.4018/jeis.2009090205 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 71-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Maria Manuela Cruz-Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik

Keyword(s):

Communication Technology ◽

Private Information ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Dynamically Reconfigurable ◽

Enterprise Model ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Enterprise Creation ◽

Effective Integration

The Virtual Enterprise model relies on dynamically reconfigurable collaborative networks, with extremely high performances, strongly time-oriented while highly focused on cost and quality, in permanent alignment with the market, and strongly supported by information and communication technology. Networking and reconfiguration dynamics are the main characteristics of this model, which claim for enabling and supporting environments, assuring cost-effective integration in useful time and preventing the risk of leakage of private information about products or processes. Some existing technologies and Internet-based environments can partially support this organizational model, but the reconfiguration dynamics can only be assured by environments able to manage, control, and enable virtual enterprise creation/operation/reconfiguration. Several environments are introduced in the article, and particular focus is given to the Market of Resources, an environment coping with the requirements of the Virtual Enterprise model.

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Environments for Virtual Enterprise Integration

Social, Managerial, and Organizational Dimensions of Enterprise Information Systems ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-856-7.ch010 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 194-211 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maria Manuela Cruz-Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik

Keyword(s):

Private Information ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Organizational Model ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Dynamically Reconfigurable ◽

Enterprise Model ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Enterprise Creation ◽

Effective Integration

The Virtual Enterprise model relies on dynamically reconfigurable collaborative networks, with extremely high performances, strongly time-oriented while highly focused on cost and quality, in permanent alignment with the market, and strongly supported by information and communication technology. Networking and reconfiguration dynamics are the main characteristics of this model, which claim for enabling and supporting environments, assuring cost-effective integration in useful time and preventing the risk of leakage of private information about products or processes. Some existing technologies and Internet-based environments can partially support this organizational model, but the reconfiguration dynamics can only be assured by environments able to manage, control, and enable virtual enterprise creation/operation/reconfiguration. Several environments are introduced in the article, and particular focus is given to the Market of Resources, an environment coping with the requirements of the Virtual Enterprise model.

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Market of Resources as a Virtual Enterprise Integration Enabler

Virtual Enterprise Integration ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-405-7.ch007 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 145-165 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Maria M. Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik ◽

Angappa Gunasekaran ◽

Paulo Avila

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Global Structure ◽

Full Potential ◽

Organizational Model ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Dynamically Reconfigurable ◽

Information And Communication

The search for increased competitiveness and efficiency during the last decade resulted in several organizational approaches that presented flexibility as a main characteristic. Some of these approaches rely on dynamically reconfigurable partnerships in permanent alignment with the market and strongly supported by information and communication technology, with the agile/virtual enterprise (A/VE) organizational model as a leading example. Several technologies and valuable applications have been developed to support some of these emerging models, however, the full potential of the A/VE model requires an environment coping with its requirements, and the Market of Resources concept is defended as a solution for virtual enterprise (VE) integration. The chapter discusses the requirements for the A/VE model and introduces the global structure and functionalities of the Market of Resources.

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Market of Resources

Encyclopedia of Networked and Virtual Organizations ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-885-7.ch117 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 891-898 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maria Manuela Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik

Keyword(s):

Enterprise Architecture ◽

Reference Model ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Organizational Model ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Dynamically Reconfigurable ◽

Main Requirement ◽

Business Alignment ◽

Monitoring And Enforcement ◽

High Dynamics

Partners search and negotiation, selection, establishment of contracts, virtual enterprise integration, monitoring and enforcement of contracts, and so forth are complex and risky activities required by the virtual enterprise (VE) model. The need to keep a close alignment with the market environment in permanent change implies the high dynamics of the organizations’ structure reconfigurability, introducing a new concept of dynamically reconfigurable global networked structures, traduced by the agile/virtual enterprise (A/VE) organizational model. In the BM_virtual enterprise architecture reference model, Putnik (2001) presents “fast adaptability” or “fast reconfigurability” as the main enabler of business alignment and the main requirement for competitiveness.

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E-Gov Implementation Analysis Through SILPa KAMI Application in DISKOMINFOARPUS, Cimahi City

Jurnal Wacana Kinerja Kajian Praktis-Akademis Kinerja dan Administrasi Pelayanan Publik ◽

10.31845/jwk.v24i2.696 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Yunni Susanty ◽

Yuyu Yuningsih

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Local Governments ◽

Success Factors ◽

Business Environment ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Management Aspect ◽

Descriptive Method

The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has been implemented in various fields, including in government. To support the implementation of e-Government (e-Gov) and improve the quality of public services, many technology-based applications have been created by government agencies, both central and local governments. DISKOMINFOARPUS Cimahi City built an application called SILPa KAMI to support the vision of Cimahi Smart City. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method that aims to determine how the implementation and sustainability of the SILPa KAMI application and what kind of characteristics the agencies should have so it can replicate this application. The results of the study reveal that the implementation of the SILPa KAMI application is running well because it has fulfilled various success factors of e-Gov implementation which is also marked by the sustainability even though there are still obstacles. Also, the use of ICT based on the e-leadership aspect, the information network infrastructure aspect, the information management aspect, the business environment aspect, as well as the community and human resources aspect has been optimally utilized. This application is relatively easy to be replicated by other agencies. The agencies that can replicate this application must have the availability of budget, the availability of related facilities and infrastructure and the availability of reliable ICT managers.

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The Use of Customer Relationship Management Software in Meta-Enterprises for Virtual Enterprise Integration

Enterprise Resource Planning ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-4153-2.ch015 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 245-259

Author(s):

Maria Manuela Cruz-Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik ◽

João Varajão

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Relationship Management ◽

Customer Relationship ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Management Software ◽

Enterprise Life Cycle ◽

Computer Aided ◽

Management Concept ◽

Enterprise Creation

To make the Virtual Enterprise (VE) a real, competitive, and widely implemented organizational and management concept, it is fundamental to assure that the requirements of this organizational model are achieved in the several phases of the Virtual Enterprise life-cycle. The support to VE (comprising design, creation, operation and reconfiguration) must be assured by meta-enterprises based on a broker and computer-aided tools, capable of managing, controlling and enabling virtual enterprise creation/operation/reconfiguration, which may represent a strong contribution towards the VE performance. The chapter introduces the VE model requirements, focuses one specific meta-enterprise environment called the Market of Resources, and introduces the incorporation of CRM in this environment as one of the computer-aided systems.

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Business Alignment in Agile/Virtual Enterprise Integration

Advances in Information Resources Management - Advanced Topics in Information Resources Management, Volume 4 ◽

10.4018/978-1-59140-465-1.ch002 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 26-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Maria Manuela Cunha ◽

Goran D. Putnik

Keyword(s):

Business Strategy ◽

Driving Force ◽

Virtual Enterprise ◽

Market Opportunity ◽

Enterprise Integration ◽

Business Alignment ◽

Enterprise Model ◽

Business Opportunities ◽

The Right ◽

Required Quality

The concept of strategic alignment between business strategy and technology is essential for improving competitiveness. The driving force of business is to fully satisfy customer needs with the right products/services, at the right price, and with the required quality and responsiveness in a global competitive market. In this context, by alignment we mean the actions to be undertaken to gain synergy between business, that is, a market opportunity, and the provision of the required product, with the required specifications, at the required time, with the lowest cost and with the best possible return. In this chapter we focus on a leading organizational model, the Agile/Virtual Enterprise model, characterized by a fast reconfigurability or adaptability face to the dynamically changing market and introduce the concept of a Market of Resources as the environment able to assure a permanent alignment of the networked structure with market. We also propose alignment strategies between business opportunities and the creation/reconfiguration of the Agile/Virtual Enterprise that is expected to meet that opportunity.

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