An internet solution for virtual enterprises based on an object-oriented real-time database

This paper shows the challenges encountered by small and medium companies using e-business as well as e-manufacturing in order to remain flexible, fast and competitive. The combination of a standard ERP and a customised manufacturing execution system based on a novel object-oriented real-time database is the ultimate solution for many applications. It provides high flexibility at a reasonable price. This is important, because business is changing all the time. A very powerful management information system based on an Internet/Intranet approach completes the many advantages of the new main-memory based system. Such a system allows a very fast access to actual production information of all VE companies independent of their locations.