An Architecture for Supply Chain Integration and Automation on the Internet
Distributed and Parallel Databases
A modeling framework for agile and interoperable virtual enterprises
Computers in Industry - Special issue: Advanced computer support of engineering and service processes of virtual enterprises
Knowledge And Technology Management in Virtual Organizations
Knowledge And Technology Management in Virtual Organizations
Supply chain management: a framework to characterize the collaborative strategies
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Industrial Engineering and Systems Management
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This paper presents the main advantages of creating a meta-value chain as a source of sustainable competitive advantage in today's markets. This is not an easy task as complete collaboration between the enterprises forming the value-chain as well as a proper interaction of the collaborative and technological processes must take place. The final objective of offering to customers an extended value proposition is enabled by the development of different products that implies collaborative practices between the members of the meta-value chain. Such products will be defined regarding the main collaborative processes to be potent within the meta-value chain and supported by technological tools and architecture that will enable the necessary informational flows between the members under different formats. Finally, a meta-value chain is presented, as well as the main results, benefits, drawbacks and possible future actions and recommendations for creating a meta-value chain.