This paper describes a design and control network (DCN) which is to assist the better harmonisation and higher quality and production volume of Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SME), if they are joining their efforts by being active members of the DCN. The DCN means a real-time, on-line network with three basic functions. The local planning module (LPM), the co-ordination unit (CU) and the evaluation module (EM) are the three software units that cover the functions. This DCN is a kind of virtual, or extended enterprise.
| Number of Pages : | 10 |
| Published : | 11/01/1998 |
