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A Theoretical Research Framework For Sharing Knowledge Through E-Collaboration
1st International Conference On Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy (2011)
  • Marjan Mohammadjafari, Dr
  • Shamsuddin Ahmed, University of Malaya
  • Siti Zawiah Md, University of Malaya
  • Hadi Zayandehroodi
Abstract

In the backdrop of rapid changing of product features and varieties, on-time data and information exchange between the departments of a manufacturing company has become inevitable. In case of large or multi-national companies (MNCs), information exchange between the geographically dispersed units might be time consuming, less effective, and in turns more costly than expected. Such environments need to use the modern offers. Electronic collaboration (E-collaboration) offers quick and less costly approach. E-collaboration is a means for sharing knowledge data, and information between different departments within a company or ease reaching out to other companies as well. E-collaboration can create a suitable environment for communication and reduces time and cost in the product pre- production manufacturing phases. Manufacturing of each product is now considered as a project activity. This article presents a theoretical framework on electronic integration of the major departments of a manufacturing company. Implementation of this framework requires abilities and according to these abilities, different products featuring E-collaboration are discussed and one software, namely InfoWorkSpace, is chosen.

Keywords
  • E-collaboration; Research framework; knowledge sharing; Time and cost reduction Template
Publication Date
2011
Citation Information
Marjan Mohammadjafari, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Siti Zawiah Md and Hadi Zayandehroodi. "A Theoretical Research Framework For Sharing Knowledge Through E-Collaboration" 1st International Conference On Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hadi_zayandehroodi/32/