Enterprise-wide data standardization structure and method

摘要

A method and structure for data standardization as a basis for a service-oriented architecture in an enterprise. A logical business model (30) defines processes and organization of an enterprise. An implementation model (40) defines an information technology to support the business model (30). Standard core language elements (60) communicate and transition reliably between the business and implementation models, and are understandable in the same way by all responsible parties in a business. Business object types (60) and technical term models (66) define core elements with semantics, synonyms, and interrelationships of this standard language. The models (30, 40) as encoded in a database coordinate the parties and departments in implementing a product life cycle in the enterprise.