An information manufacturing system is a system that produces information products (IP). The concept of an IP is that the information output from an information manufacturing system has value that is transferable to the customer. Four roles are identified as follows:
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Information suppliers are those who create or collect data for the IP
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Information manufacturers are those who design, develop, or maintain data and systems infrastructure for the IP
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Information consumers are those who use the IP in their work
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IP managers are those who are responsible for managing the entire IP production process throughout the IP life cycle