F. G. Osório, A. LuísLuis M. Camarinha-Matos2013-12-162013-12-162008-10OSORIO, A. Luis; CAMARINHA-MATOS, Luis M. - Distributed process execution in collaborative networks. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. ISSN 0736-5845. Vol. 24, nr. 5 (2008), p. 647-655.0736-584510.1016/j.rcim.2007.09.013http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/3004Processes are a central entity in enterprise collaboration. Collaborative processes need to be executed and coordinated in a distributed Computational platform where computers are connected through heterogeneous networks and systems. Life cycle management of such collaborative processes requires a framework able to handle their diversity based on different computational and communication requirements. This paper proposes a rational for such framework, points out key requirements and proposes it strategy for a supporting technological infrastructure. Beyond the portability of collaborative process definitions among different technological bindings, a framework to handle different life cycle phases of those definitions is presented and discussed. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.engCollaborative networked organizationsCollaborative business process managementDistributed systemsSystems integrationManufacturing and enterprise service busconference object