Data Interfaces of IPS2-Execution Systems – Connecting Virtual Organization Units for the Delivery Management of IPS2

AbstractFor the management of the delivery of Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2), an IPS2-Execution System (IPS2-ES) can be used. This software system provides means of managing the provider network as well as planning the IPS2 delivery. However, to execute these tasks, different types of data are required and have to be collected from the different partners involved in the lifecycle of IPS2. This paper describes which data types are needed to efficiently and effectively organize the IPS2 delivery. Additionally, the origin of each data type is shown and a way of connecting network partners as virtual organization units to the IPS2-ES is described. Conclusively, an outlook for further research is given