The project developed a detailed process reference model for logistics planning and production control in the clothing industry. Based on the generic specifications outlined in the reference model, it designed and implemented a software component to support the business processes of multi-site and multi-firm production orders release, using Business to Business (B2B) e-commerce technologies offered by Application Service Providers (Asp’s). The software application (Extended Production Data Management System) was tested and implemented in two industrial users, and it consisted of two sub-modules, i.e. a portal and supplier’s electronic market for the clothing industry and a Business to Business System for production orders release, which was responsible for the Technical File Data Management in an e-structured manner and for establishing and ongoing web monitoring of the business to business relationships.

PI: Prof. Stavros Ponis