Systems Science for Enterprise Interoperability

In this paper, we discuss the use of the Systems science,starting from the General Systems Theory, for EnterpriseInteroperability (EI). We review and discuss main systemicconcepts, highlighting the system properties that are important for interoperability and solutions to deal with related issues at a systemic level. We then propose an ontology, which grounds the existing Framework for Enterprise Interoperability (CEN/ISO 11354) within a systemic model.This ontology constitutes a basis for modelling of systems,barriers and solutions related to EI that might be exploitedin a systemic enterprise modelling process for diagnosis ordecision-aid in establishing interoperability.

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