Wiki

Many companies use Web2.0 applications in their internal processes to benefit from the advantages known from the internet. However experience shows that the connected benefit does not meet the expectations previously described. A taxonomy which supports a successful implementation on wiki based, interactive process management systems is presented. The taxonomy was developed by the company Modell Aachen UG in cooperation with the WZL of RWTH Aachen and is used in several implementation projects successfully.

The shortening of both time to market und product life cycle in combination with an increase of cost pressure, demand a fast and flexible product development process. The idea of simultaneous engineering is to gain time by treating product, process and resources in parallel and thus discovering discrepancies faster and adjusting the necessary factors. In order to establish an efficient knowledge management a wiki platform, here acting as a social software, is introduced. It serves as a centre of navigation within the process chain and supports the communication between the subprojects. Content can be edited by any member of the research project and may be discussed and changed by others. Its fast and free implementation qualifies the wiki tool and offers a secure and easy to handle platform.