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The Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture

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This is an intermediate work that describes PERA, which is a general enterprise reference architecture model that is suited for manufacturing enterprises.

The book explains PERA as a layered architecture, and within the context of an architectural life cycle. PERA at the conceptual level is focused on the integration of physical plant, human resources, and information systems. This approach is clearly suited to manufacturing, and in fact, the model has been adopted and adapted by Fluor Daniel Corporation (among others) and has been proven in practice.

You'll find a complete description of PERA circa 1992, including exhaustive descriptions enterprise mission, information and control, and the layers and milestones associated with PERA. While this particular book is old and out of print, the information is relevant to PERA and is an excellent sourcebook of ideas for any architectural approach, but especially an approach within the manufacturing domain.

More up-to-date material, including the PERA Master Planning Handbook and PERA Reference Model for Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and a wealth of articles and other information, is provided on the PERA Enterprise Integration site, ASIN B0002KOXW4. Paste the ASIN number in the Search box, select All Products and click the GO button to reach this site.

Despite this book's age it is an invaluable resource; however, I recommend visiting the site listed above and exploring the resources there before tracking down a copy of this book.