In the Enterprise Cooperation Networks field, the Unit focuses on the following topics:

• Organization and management of collaborative processes
• Models and representations for inter-organizational processes
• Knowledge management and Socio-economic issues in enterprise networks
• Operations Management
• Decision support systems and enterprise management systems
• Information systems and architectures for integration and interoperability

INESC Porto has received from the National Science and Technology Foundation the status of Associate Laboratory of the State in the field of Enterprise Cooperation Networks, for the recognition of its excellent performance and results achieved.

Client References

• Companhia Portuguesa de Têxteis, S.A.
• Durit Metalurgia Portuguesa do Tungsténio Lda
• Empresa Industrial Sampedro, S.A.
• Lirel – Lima e resende, Lda.
• Kyaia
• Silva e Sistelo
• CCDRN

Relevant Projects

• AC-DC - Automotive Chassis Development for 5-Days Cars (2006/2009, IST)
  
• MyFashion.eu - Added Value for the Consumer through Integrated, Extended Fashion Products (2002/2004, IST)
• COOPERATE - Co-operation in dynamic networked organisations (1999/2001, IST)
• DISPLAN - Engineering and planning in distributed environments (1999/2001, Frezite)
• MEDIAT-SME – Methodology and Tools for World-best Introduction of Innovative Market Mediation Systems and Services in Traditional SMEs (1999/2002, IST)
• COMPANION – Collaborative Commerce in expanding Value creating international networks (2002/2003, IST)
• ThinkCreative – Thinking Network of experts on emerging smart organizations (2001/2003, IST)
• EXPIDE - Extended Products in Dynamic Enterprises (2000/2003, IST)