Towards a meta model for distributed business transactions
B.D. Rukanova, C. van Slooten, Robert A. Stegwee · University of Twente Research Information · 2003
The use of standards to support the electronic execution of parts of a business transaction could provide substantial benefit. However, underestimating the need to evaluate the fit between the business requirements and the capabilities of a standard to meet these requirements (at an early stage of a standard implementation project) can lead to problems and even project failure. Currently there is little research on how to evaluate this fit. In this paper we propose to create a meta model to evaluate the fit between the business requirements and the characteristics of a standard. The meta model is to be used at an early stage of a standard implementation project and aims to facilitate early problem identification. We describe the approach followed to construct the meat model. The actual construction of the meta model will be a subject of further research. 1.