I.S. CWA 15045:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Abbreviations, terms and definitions
   3.1 Abbreviations
   3.2 Terms and definitions
4 Survey of existing eCatalogues for eBusiness [W 1.1]
   4.1 Methodology
   4.2 Survey of eCatalogues
   4.3 Summary
   4.3 Summary
5 Survey of organizations supporting eCatalogue
   development in eBusiness [W 1.2]
   5.1 Specifications and standards
   5.2 Providers of eCatalogue software
6 State-of-the-art in eCatalogue research [W 1.2]
   6.1 Literature survey
   6.2 Organizations active in eCatalogue research
7 Analysis of existing eCatalogues [W 1.3]
   7.1 Determination of the objects of investigation
   7.2 Definition of criteria for the analysis of
         eCatalogue standards
   7.3 Analysis of eCatalogue standards (w/o
         classification systems)
   7.4 Identification of deficits of eCatalogue standards
         and suggestion for solution of the identified
         problems
8 Analysis of the relation between (as well as application
   of) existing product classification schemes/product
   identification schemes and eCatalogues [W 1.4]
   8.1 Introduction
   8.2 Terms and definitions
   8.3 Criteria for classification
   8.4 Overview of existing product
         classification/identification schemes
   8.5 Identification of problems
   8.6 Suggestion for solution to existing (and foreseen
         future) problems
9 Formulation of problems and recommendations for a
   systematic approach to implement highly interoperable
   eCatalogues at SME level [W 1.5]
   9.1 Summary of issues raised in analysis sections
   9.2 Interoperable eCatalogues
   9.3 Recommendations
10 Plans and concepts for at standardization strategy [W 2]
   10.1 Introduction
   10.2 Terms and definitions
   10.3 Summary of the level model of eBusiness
         standardization (cf. 7.1)
   10.4 Summary of recommendations concerning the
         methodology used in the standardization process
         (cf. 7.2.2)
   10.5 Requirements for a metamodel framework including
         metadata registries
   10.6 Product classification and product identification
   10.7 Systematic definition of central concepts within
         eCataloguing
   10.8 Existing and further needed guidelines, standards
         and methodologies
   10.9 Terminological concept modelling
   10.10 Description of an existing metamodel for
         terminology databases
   10.11 Example of a metadata registry for terminology
         databases
   10.12 Examples of work within the ebXML initiative
   10.13 Conclusions
   10.14 References
11 Plans and concepts for pan-European implementation [W 3]
   11.1 Objective and scope of W 3
   11.2 Current situation
   11.3 Preparation of eLearning material and training
         opportunities for SMEs and consultants
   11.4 Launch of a pan-European promotion and dissemination
         campaign
   11.5 Support of standardization/harmonization efforts
         in this connection in order to facilitate the
         preparation and application of multilingual
         eCatalogues
   11.6 Conclusion
12 Recommendations
13 Bibliography
14 (Annex) Providers of eCatalogue Software
15 (Annex) Standards organizations and other
   guidelines/regulations-setting organizations having a
   strong impact on SMEs (focussing on eBusiness requirements)
16 (Annex) Maintenance Agencies and Registration Authorities
17 (Annex) Terms in the context of ebXML
18 (Annex) Definitions and developments related to eBusiness
19 (Annex) Figures in chapter 7
20 (Annex) Report: Terminology for eCatalogues and Product
   Classification
   20.1 Introduction
   20.2 Scope
   20.3 Normative References
   20.4 General information about the terminology study
   20.5 Concept systems
   20.6 Terms and definitions
   20.7 Alphabetical list of terms
   20.8 Bibliography

Provides an overview and guidance in the usage of existing electronic product catalogues for eBusiness. On one hand an overview of relevant eCatalogue formats will be given on an quantitative level. On the other hand a qualitative comparison of existing catalogue formats has been done to show differences of the content in detail.