Towards a Modelling Framework for Networks of SMEs

Networks of SMEs can be seen as particular instantiations of the virtual enterprise concept. Due to the reactivity and flexibility abilities required by this emerging organisation, modelling frameworks need to be adapted. For this purpose, a diagnostic-based framework, able to capture the organisational evolutions is proposed and connected to traditional modelling approaches so that configuration models and strategic scenarii can be integrated.

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