Achieving Interoperability Using B2MML and Beyond

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Achieving Interoperability Using B2MML and
Beyond
John Blanchardjblanchard_at_arcweb.com
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Traditionally, the Domain of EAI, Customs, etc.

• Interoperability
• The ability of applications and systems to
  share information and exchange services with each
  other based on standards, and to cooperate in
  processes using the information and services.

Application A
Application B
SynchronizeInformation
Orchestrate Processes
DistributeAlerts Events
Reduce Cost Increase Flexibility Lower Risks
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Production to Business (P2B)Has Been Under Served
External CIDX EIDX OAGi PIDX RossettaNet etc.
Business
Support
P2B
Customers
Suppliers
Internal OAGi ISA
Design
Production
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P2B Interactions More than Visibility

• Example Processes
• Execute Production Orders
• Production Performance
• Production Capability
• Product Quality Release
• Inventory Movement
• Manufacturing Receiving and Inspection
• Maintenance Work Orders
• etc.

Standardization Has Focused on Information
StructuresProcesses Are Difficult to Standardize
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Define a P2B Framework Select from Available
Standards
A P2B Framework
Business Applications
Framework Adapter (FA)
Manufacturing Interoperability Framework (MIF)
Fill in the Blanks
Framework Adapter (FA)
Production Applications
Requires Industry Agreement to be Effective
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Process Industry Activity
A Possible P2B Framework
Business Applications
Framework Adapter (FA)
Manufacturing Interoperability Framework (MIF)
Framework Adapter (FA)
Production Applications
Working With World Batch Forum B2MML Schemas
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Discrete Industry Activity
A Possible P2B Framework
Business Applications
Framework Adapter (FA)
Manufacturing Interoperability Framework (MIF)
Framework Adapter (FA)
Production Applications
Getting Closer to Interoperability
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There Is Also Industry Interest In

• Information and processing sharing beyond
  integration
• Methods for deciding when and whereto spend on
  interoperability

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Better Ways of Sharing Information and Processes
Out-of-the-box
While reducing risk, improving quality and
increasing flexibility
Interoperable
Cost
Scope
Integrated
Open
Closed
80s
90s - 2000s
2004
New Concepts for Information and Process
Sharing That Have Not Been Invented Yet
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Thank You