Enterprise Systems Engineering and Digital Transformation

Dear Colleagues,

As the complexity of systems continues to deepen, the scope of research into systems engineering has expanded beyond traditional single engineering or information systems, gradually extending to complex composite systems that integrate physical space, information networks, and social elements. An organization, as a complex system integrating human resources, technology, capital, and other elements, faces high levels of complexity and uncertainty in its management and operations. Enterprise Systems Engineering (ESE), as an emerging discipline, involves applying the principles of systems engineering, advanced concepts, and systematic methods to the planning, design, improvement, and efficient operation of organizations. Currently, with the continuous advancement of digital and intelligent technologies, enterprises are confronted with the challenges of change and transformation in increasingly complex socio-technical environments, urgently requiring the application of systems engineering theories and methods to provide top-level solutions.

This Special Issue focuses on issues such as digital transformation, strategic management, and enterprise optimization for various mission-oriented organizations, including companies and military and government agencies. It explores how to apply systems thinking and systems engineering theories and methods to develop systematic frameworks, practical tools, and comprehensive solutions to effectively address the inherent complexity within enterprises. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Fundamental theories, methodological frameworks, and reviews of the current state of ESE;
• Theoretical methods and cutting-edge technologies for digital transformation;
• Applications of systems engineering in strategy management and digital transformation;
• Theories and methods of socio-physical–cyber systems;
• Standards and norms for digital transformation;
• Methods and technologies for Enterprise Architecture governance and control;
• Theories and methods for business process re-engineering;
• Planning, demonstration, and design of digital equipment;
• Methods for organizational assessment and optimization.

Dr. Xiaobo Li
Dr. Yijun Liu
Guest Editors

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• enterprise systems engineering
• digital transformation
• enterprise architecture
• enterprise engineering
• strategy management
• business process re-engineering
• risk management
• complex network dynamics