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Flexible workflow integration: an object technology approach

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Title:

Flexible workflow integration: an object technology approach

Author(s):

H.C.W. Lau, W.B. Lee, P.K.H. Lau

Journal:

Industrial Management & Data Systems

Year:

2003

Volume:

103

Issue:

3

Page:

167 - 176


ISSN:

0263-5577


DOI:

10.1108/02635570310465643

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Notes that a flexible workflow, which is characterized by its fast responsiveness in dealing with customer demands through the integration of various value chain activities, is fundamental to achieve efficient information interchange among companies. Flexible workflow integration, extends the scope of flexible workflow to cover a unified approach for integrating the relevant stages of operations, incorporates workflow design, workflow modeling and system assimilation, all of which are the integral components of such an approach. This paper proposes a system which possesses the features of reconfigurability and customizability, allowing the integration of workflow in a flexible way under an industrial environment. Describes the proposed methodology of this approach, which aims at achieving a seamless assimilation of workflow processes.

Keywords:

Computer-aided process planning, Systems integration, Value chain, Workflow


Article Type:

Case study


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02635570310465643

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