ISSN:
0960-0035
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Purpose - This paper aims to propose a framework for building a flexible supply chain business model using an object-oriented approach. Design/methodology/approach - The proposed modeling framework has used the de facto object-oriented modeling standard, Unified Modeling Language (UML), for building a supply chain model. To compensate for the potential weakness of the pure object-oriented model and UML, the framework integrates business rules with its model. Findings - This paper provides information about several sources, which are the bases of modeling a supply chain. The paper regards a supply chain as five view models with four business domains and each domain consists of functions, resources, processes, interactions and business rules. Research limitations/implications - A typical manufacturing supply chain is considered as a target system to apply this design methodology. The paper does not handle a real case study as an application example. Originality/value - This paper newly added the category of "Business Process Reengineering (BPR)-driven" models to the traditional taxonomy of supply chain models and proposed an object-oriented business model (OOBM) for a supply chain as one of the BPR-driven models. It is hoped that this modeling approach is highly usable and adds value to an analyst, practitioner, and designer in the field of supply chain.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600030510615815
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