Categorization

Value Added

Level

Dimension of Information Flow

Scale

No Added Value

0

Insufficient, incorrect or unnecessary exchange of information

Limited

Added

Value

1

Written exchange of information (e.g. paper document, fax, e-mail, etc.)

2

Verbal or visual exchange of information

3

Electronical exchange of information not real-time (e.g. by spreadsheet application)

4

Electronical exchange of information real-time (e.g. by system-application)

Maximum

Added Value

5

Digital exchange of information real-time (e.g. by Internet of Things and Services)