• Overview.- Motivation for a theoretical foundation for collaborative networks.- Related work on reference modeling for collaborative networks.- Towards a CN reference model.- Overview.- Reference modeling: Needs and basic terminology.- Collaboration forms.- The ARCON modeling framework.- ARCON reference models for collaborative networks.- A comprehensive semantic indexing schema for ARCON.- Further steps on CN reference modeling.- Modeling Tools And Approaches.- Overview.- A survey of modeling methods and tools.- A survey of soft modeling approaches for collaborative networks.- Modeling examples.- Overview.- A multi-model approach to analyze inter-organizational trust in VBEs.- Networked partner selection with robust portfolio modeling.- Modeling collaboration preparedness assessment.- A benefit analysis model for collaborative networks.- An approach in value systems modeling.- Selection of a virtual organization coordinator.- Modeling the value of expectations in collaborative networked organizations.- Prospective performance measurement in virtual organizations.- Erratum.

From the reviews: "The field of collaborative networks has seen remarkable progress over the last 10 to 15 years in terms of research and practical applications. ... This book was developed mostly based on this project, over approximately the last four years. Its goal is to contribute to the establishment of that theoretical foundation. ... The book could be seminal for researchers and practitioners." (J. Fendrich, ACM Computing Reviews, January, 2009)