Information system concept for the management of distributed production

Abstract Considering the trend towards global markets, production management has to consider global production possibilities instead of co-ordinating local production facilities. Due to the increasing inter-organizational production a new management dimension occurs. The paper will work out the characteristics and requirements on software applications and their integration derived from this scenario. Integration approaches developed within several ESPRIT projects in this field will be discussed and an Integrated Infrastructure Concept to support the management of distributed production will be introduced.