Title: Business intelligence systems for Virtual Enterprises: a cybernetic approach

Authors: Nikitas A. Assimakopoulos, Nnikolaos K. Dimitriou, Ioannis C. Theocharopoulos

Addresses: Department of Informatics, University of Piraeus, 80, Karaoli and Dimitriou St., GR-18534, Piraeus, Greece. ' Department of Informatics, University of Piraeus, 80, Karaoli and Dimitriou St., GR-18534, Piraeus, Greece. ' Department of Informatics, University of Piraeus, 80, Karaoli and Dimitriou St., GR-18534, Piraeus, Greece

Abstract: The modern business environment requires fast, efficient and reliable management of vast amounts of information and diverse data. A concrete solution for this problem can be provided by business intelligence systems, which support better and more effective communication among business customers and partners. In this paper, business intelligence systems are examined in the field of Virtual Enterprises, which, by default, require flexible and effective management and sharing of knowledge. The systemic methodology used in this context is Stafford Beer|s Viable Systems Model (VSM), serving full exploitation of corporate knowledge and concluding to a Viable Virtual Enterprise Intelligence Decision Cycle.

Keywords: virtual enterprises; knowledge management; business intelligence; cybernetics; viable systems model; corporate knowledge.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASS.2010.038349

International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, 2010 Vol.3 No.4, pp.374 - 388

Published online: 31 Jan 2011 *

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