Initial research on virtual pulp & paper enterprise

This paper initially researches Virtual Pulp & Paper Enterprise (VPPE). After the introduction, several conceptions are defined, virtual enterprise (VIE) is proved to be important to agile market competition, VE´s unique challenges and opportunities are given out, VE´s main issues are listed, a number of processes supporting the formation of VE are analyzed. Then, main research objectives, main transactions are given out. Next, to create new business model for pulp & paper industry, we initially analyze and create several potential solutions: 1. ERP solution. 2. Internet solution. 3. VPPE solutions. One solution to new customer ship is also created. At last, some conclusion are drawn out.