Computer Integrated Manufacturing

From Fundamentals to Implementation

1st Edition - August 22, 1988
Author: Alan Weatherall
Language: English
eBook ISBN:
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Computer Integrated Manufacturing: From Fundamentals to Implementation is based on a course in computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) which is part of the Production Engineering Tripos for postgraduate-level students at Cambridge University. The book is intended to provide a thorough coverage of a difficult subject, and to communicate principles as well as something of current practice. This should give a firm basis of knowledge in CIM, and develop an understanding that will be valid for many years in changing business and manufacturing environments. The book covers CIM and manufacturing systems at a technical level, from description of the conventional ""islands of computerization"" to the components of CIM architecture. The business objectives of CIM are described, from analysis of the business environment to cost justification and implementation of CIM systems. CIM is seen as a business tool and not as an end in itself. Each individual and company needs to adapt the tools described in this book to best effect. Study of this book should enable postgraduate students and professional engineers to deal confidently with the subject and use CIM techniques profitably.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsContributorsThe Business Approach 1 Why CIM is Important What is CIM? The Multiplier Effect The CIM Environment CIM is Difficult CIM is Pragmatic CIM is Competition Structure of the Book Reading the Book 2 Business Perspectives for CIM From Business Objectives to CIM Solutions What is Manufacturing? Objectives of a Manufacturing Business Identifying Business Opportunities and Problems The Business Characteristics of CIM Systems Quantifying the Benefits Justifying the Investment Finding the Right People Quality Implementation Further Reading 3 Analysis of Manufacturing Systems Classification of Production Systems Linking Manufacturing Strategy and Systems Analysis of Manufacturing Operations Further ReadingIslands of Computerization in Manufacturing 4 Computer System Fundamentals Trends in Information Technology Basic Computer Hardware Peripherals Telecommunications Software The Information Systems Department Further Reading 5 Information Flow in Manufacturing Introduction The Model Product Structure Information Master Production Schedule Planning Material Planning Capacity Planning Order Release Shop Floor Data Collection Summary Further Reading 6 Simulation Understanding Simulation Managing Simulation Further ReadingIt Will be Different with CIM 7 Components of a CIM Architecture What is a CIM Architecture? Why Have a CIM Architecture? International Standards and OSI Local Area Networks (LANs) Workstations Software Integration Decision Support Systems Conclusions Further Reading 8 Product and Process Design for CIM Introduction The Design Process Use of CAD Systems Analysis Packages within CAD Design for Economic Manufacture Group Technology and Coding Systems Robotic Assembly Process Innovation Further Reading 9 Planning and Control in a CIM Environment System Evolution Material Control within CIM Capacity Planning within CIM The Factory Autopilot Further Reading 10 Today's Automation and Intelligent Machines Programming and Control Group Technology Factory Layout Machines for Flexible Automation Controllers Sensors Intelligent Machines Conclusion Further Reading 11 Customer/Supplier Communication Customer/Supplier Networks In-House Publishing Distribution ManagementImplementation and the Future 12 Planning, Implementing and Managing CIM The Need for Company-Wide Planning and Implementation The Implementation Phase The Need to Manage the Impact on People and Organization Stages of CIM Development Potential Pitfalls 13 Continuing Education and the Future of CIM Continuing Education in CIM In-Company Education The Future of CIM SummaryTutorialsIndex