Collaborative Networks: Reference Modeling

This book introduces a contribution to the definition of reference models for Collaborative Networks. Particular emphasis is put on establishing a comprehensive modeling framework that captures and structures diverse perspectives of these complex entities.

Overview. - Motivation for a theoretical foundation for collaborative networks. - Related work on reference modeling for collaborative networks. - Towards a CN reference model. - Overview. - Reference modeling: Needs and basic terminology. - Collaboration forms. - The ARCON modeling framework. - ARCON reference models for collaborative networks. - A comprehensive semantic indexing schema for ARCON. - Further steps on CN reference modeling. - Modeling Tools And Approaches. - Overview. - A survey of modeling methods and tools. - A survey of soft modeling approaches for collaborative networks. - Modeling examples. - Overview. - A multi-model approach to analyze inter-organizational trust in VBEs. - Networked partner selection with robust portfolio modeling. - Modeling collaboration preparedness assessment. - A benefit analysis model for collaborative networks. - An approach in value systems modeling. - Selection of a virtual organization coordinator. - Modeling the value of expectations in collaborative networked organizations. - Prospective performance measurement in virtual organizations. - Erratum.