Describe the purpose of the project

[rsoika]

Create a short introduction into the project on the README.md file

The fundamental goals of the project are:

• reduce the cost of software and hardware required to execute station level work processes (workflows)
• reduce the software and hardware architectural complexity of the solution
• create natural redundancy through the use of peer-to-peer computing and mesh networking. remove internet and/or WAN dependency within the walls of the facility.
• use mobile-first thinking for all task lists and operational management user interfaces
• use visual modeling for all aspects of work process definition
• provide a natural flow from a work station level workflow to a traditional user-centric workflow using the same technology with mixed architecture. For example, the work station level workflows would use peer-to-peer micro-processors as the computing infrastructure but the executing workflow can be transferred to a traditional centralized application server infrastructure to carry-on with the user-centric workflow tasks.
• the work station level workflows communicate directly with industrial equipment to send and receive data for the completion of tasks. User-centric workflows rely on user interaction and data entry while work station level workflows rely on equipment interaction and sometimes mixed with user interaction.

[gmillinger]

I will create a draft README.md over the next few days to frame up the project. I will attach it for your review to get feedback.

[gmillinger]

Ralph, starting to work on this and want to align our goals and thoughts. Please list a few goals you have for this project.