Use of XML Signature to Success Document Flow in Supply Chain

This project's main goal is to develop a XML based software that: • fits the IEEE Software Engineering Standards in terms of documentation and processes, • adopts XML Signature technology to supply chain concept, • allows flow of documents under predefined policies, • applies partial document ownership with motivation to the points that Alok Gupta mentioned in his research [1]. Following points that Gupta guidelines, using XML signatures provide several advantages to the business: • eliminate the need for printing out documents for signing, • reduce storage of paper copies, • improve management and access of electronic versus paper documents, • eliminate of need for faxing or overnight mailing-reduction of cycle time, • enhance management processes outside the “final signature” step.