SOAP Based System for Integration in the Logistic Chain
Mounir Benaissa, Abdellatif Benabdelhafid · Journal of Decision System · 2005
The Integrated Logistics Information System (ILIS) relates global logistics and involves the integration of information relating to production means, storage points and means of transport. This can be done using computing tools such as GroupWare applications. Interconnections on a large scale in an environment of heterogeneous networks and machines requires a high level of interoperability. This paper describes an open-architecture system for the integration of shop-floor in the logistic chain. The proposed system exploits the open Internet standards and is based on connection model between Logistic system users and service providers, through an intermediate platform called PEGASE. Real time Information delivered by shop-floor is stored in the corresponding service databases. Periodically, this information is transmitted to Logistic system. The access rights to monitor/control, operator system(s), retrieve historical data and configure operation parameters are granted to several types of users based on their authorization level.