The focus is on the use of integrated enterprise processes, collaborative work, information sharing, co-locating resources, and integrated frameworks and tools. CE2001 is hosted by CERA Institute. Sponsorships from other professional and industrial organizations are being sought. Blackboard and Agent-based architecture, Corporate Technical Memory. Principles of KM, integration of design and manufacturing, knowledge-based integration, emerging KM standards and practices, design for X, integrated product and process development.
Virtual reality means real time simulation.