The enterprise taxonomy module supports the efficient classification
of various knowledge objects in a hierarchical order. A taxonomy
can be constructed for any topic of enterprise knowledge
using this function. Currently, it provides document taxonomy
for electronic documents, drawings, and various multi media files.
It also provides expert skill taxonomy for the consulting expert.
A knowledge management sub-system consists of an on-line
forum, expert consulting, and knowledge object retrieval. The purpose
of an on-line forum module is for participants to discuss a
specific task-related topic with each other when they have problems
about their task execution. Since an on-line forum is created
within a project, and the participants are familiar with this specific
domain, the participants involved in the forum can discuss and resolve
difficulties with the aid of colleagues. Therefore, an on-line
forum can evolve to a shared space for a CoP (community of
practice).