1 Scope
This document specifies a reference model and process for Collaborative Modeling and
Simulation Environment (CMSE), which establishes a general framework of CMSE to provide guidance
for implementation of joint simulation projects. The CMSE which is based on the reference process and the reference model
including neutral interfaces and meta-models can enable service-oriented share-use
of the infrastructure, integration of the software and collaboration of the business
to improve collaboration among all kinds of stakeholders involved in a joint simulation project which needs on-demand simulation at any time and any place upon different manufacturing platforms owned by different enterprises or by different departments within an enterprise.
This document can not only be applied to manufacturing enterprises but also be applied
to other kinds of enterprises. It is intended for use by stakeholders who are concerned
with developing and deploying solutions of the joint simulation project based on information and communication technology. It focuses on simulation activities related cross-platform simulation collaboration capability supporting business planning and logistics, manufacturing
operations management and production control within or among enterprises, which can
cover the levels from 2 to 4 of the functional hierarchy of manufacturing systems
in IEC 62264‑3 [ 27 ] .
This document specifies the following: