Designed by Dr Oskar Bartenstein of IF Computer, the FranchiseEngine draws on extensive experience in knowledge processing to automate know how management for a know how based industry: franchising.

IF Computer specializes in tools for computer based consulting. We designed and built custom software systems for a wide range of industries including financial services, fashion retail and consumer help desks.

The FranchiseEngine combines the flexibility of the Internet with the consulting strength of advanced knowledge based computer software. Its single-point-of-access design leads to unrivalled ease of use and cost effectiveness.

Reference:

Bartenstein, O., IF Computer Japan, Tokyo, Japan; Geske, U., Fraunhofer FIRST, Berlin, Germany; Hannebauer, M., think-cell Software GmbH, Berlin, Germany; Yoshie, O., Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.) Web Knowledge Management and Decision Support Springer, 2003, 307 pages. ISBN 3-540-00680-X