Objective The IPRODOC project concerns the deployment, testing and validation of a methodology able to support the rationalisation of SMEs supply processes in the mechanical sector.In order to achieve a high integration of process and knowledge within inter-company relationships, a new ultra flexible business model will be developed. Parallel technology scouting will be carried out and proper ICT tools will be identified. The soundness of the methodology at technological and organisational level will be proved through its implementation within 2 industrial pilot clusters.The European exploitation and dissemination of project outcomes will be addressed to SMEs, entrepreneurial associations and technology transfer organisations.The project will be carried out by a consortium of 15 partners spread in 4 EU countries, involving 10 manufacturing companies - 9 of which are SMEs and 5 technology transfer and research organisations. Fields of science social scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementbusiness models Programme(s) FP5-INNOVATION-SME - Research, technological development and demonstration programme which aims to promote innovation and encourage the participation of small and medium sized enterprises, 1998-2002 Topic(s) Data not available Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator ASTER - Agenzia per lo Sviluppo Tecnologico dell' Emilia-Romagna Address Via morgagni 4 40122 Bologna Italy See on map EU contribution € 0,00
