Summary
The paper derives six meta-design requirements (MDR1-MDR6) and six corresponding design principles (DP1-DP6) for future quality-management IS artifacts based on a hybrid, token-based traceability system - standardized traceability objects, extended quality control, import/export of identifiers, standardized token events, easy integration, and confidentiality of available information.
Artifact
A hybrid, token-based traceability system for quality management in production networks.
Methodology
Design science research; case study; meta-requirements transformed into design principles; expert discussion.