CIM Computer Integrated Manufacturing Computer Steered Industry

Modern information technology has opened up new possibilities of flexibilization and cost reduction in production. The author defines CIM - Computer Integrated Manufacturing - as a concept for the structuring of industrial enterprises. Manufacturing technologies demand a CIM concept which can be rea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Scheer, August-Wilhelm
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1988, 1988
Edition:1st ed. 1988
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A. The Meaning of the “I” in CIM
  • I. Data and Operations Integration
  • II. A Typical CIM Process Chain
  • III. CIM Integration Model
  • B. The Components of CIM
  • I. Stage of Development of CIM Components
  • II. Interfaces Between CIM Components
  • C. Implementation of CIM
  • I. Methods of Developing a CIM Strategy
  • II. Definition of a CIM Hierarchy
  • III. Manufacturers and Advisors
  • IV. Implementation Steps
  • V. Integration Tools
  • D. CIM Prototypes
  • I. Solutions not in Productive Use
  • II. User Solutions
  • c. Order Handling with CIM
  • E. Further CIM Developments
  • I. Design Stage Cost Estimation
  • II. Decision Support Systems in CIM
  • III. Inter-Company Process Chains in CIM
  • F. References
  • G. Index