The Emergence Machine

Communication Technology

abstract · economics · Level 5 · E10

E10Institutions

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Emergence definition

A system of tools, infrastructure, and protocols that enables the exchange of information between entities, facilitating coordination and cooperation in the supply chain, often relying on a network of interconnected relationships.

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English

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Prerequisites

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  • Infrastructure L4 (requires)
    A system of tools, infrastructure, and protocols that enable the exchange of information between entities, facilitating coordination and cooperation in the supply chain.
  • Protocol L4 (requires)
    A system of tools, infrastructure, and protocols that enable the exchange of information between entities, facilitating coordination and cooperation in the supply chain.
  • Tool L4 (requires)
    A system of tools, infrastructure, and protocols that enable the exchange of information between entities, facilitating coordination and cooperation in the supply chain.