Business Process Intergration Methodology-A study of Rosetta net

Abstract

This paper applies the Business Process Integration Methodology to the specifications put forth by the RosettaNet. Both Methodology and specifications deal with problems that arise when integrating processes. New principles for managing companies is stressing a shift from functional orientation towards a process oriented organization, focusing on activities that add value to the customer. The advent of Internet has put forth new suggestion on how to perform inter-organizational work between companies, like the RosettaNet. RosettaNet is a set of recommendation that an organization can use to enable their applications to participate in the electronic commerce in the electronic component and information technology industry. RosettaNet defines every aspect of doing business electronically. To implement the process integrations put forth by the RosettaNet, the need for suitable methodological support is demanded. The purpose of this paper is to test if one such methodology, Business Process Integration Methodology, can align the recommendation given out by the RosettaNet. Business Process Integration Methodology is a methodology, which support the development lifecycle. Business Process Integration Methodology defines modeling objects, modeling rules, actors/roles, different phases and analysis methods. RosettaNet is a joint effort in the electronic component and information technology-industry that comprises the whole supply chain. RosettaNet define application integration scenarios, which utilizes the Internet as a carrier of information between partners. RosettaNet provide methodology for creating eBusiness scenarios, partner interface processes, dictionaries and implementation framework. The integration effort between ACME Inc. and Xenitec HB is described utilizing the Business Design and Modeling Phase of the Business Process Integration Methodology applied to the Product Review process from RosettaNet. Analyzing the work performed of integrating the two companies processes lead to the conclusion that the analyzed phase of Business Process Integration Methodology, i.e. Business Design and Modeling is well suited for handling the Business Operation View in the Partner Interface Process specification put forth by the RosettaNet. Business Process Integration Methodology lack a requirement phase that could give developers guidance identifying the most relevant issues. RosettaNet does not discuss the problems when it comes to aligning the legacy systems towards the specified scenarios.