A framework of order evaluation and negotiation for SMMEs in networked manufacturing environments

In the context of enhancing the manufacturing abilities of Chinese small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs), the present paper reports on a framework of order evaluation and negotiation of collaborative manufacturing for SMMEs in networked manufacturing environments. First, the back...

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Published in:International journal of computer integrated manufacturing 2007-03, Vol.20 (2-3), p.199-210
Main Authors: Zhou, B. -H., Xi, L. Feng, Tao, L. -Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Negotiation
Networked manufacturing
Order evaluation
Planning horizon
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Summary:In the context of enhancing the manufacturing abilities of Chinese small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs), the present paper reports on a framework of order evaluation and negotiation of collaborative manufacturing for SMMEs in networked manufacturing environments. First, the background and problem domain are introduced. Then the information required to evaluate and negotiate orders is examined in a collaborative manufacturing process. Based on this information, a framework of order evaluation is built on the profit and due date, and then an order negotiation model framework, combined with an order evaluation model, is also presented. At the same time, a standardized negotiation process is described in more detail. Finally, a case study is presented to illustrate how business-to-business SMMEs evaluate and negotiate an order with a business-to-customer SMME to obtain the best profit-due date trade-off.
ISSN:0951-192X
1362-3052
DOI:10.1080/09511920601020730