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Computer integrated manufacturing: a dream becoming a reality
Ronald P. AnjardThe hope that profitability can be increased or maximized withautomation has been the driving force for computer integratedmanufacturing (CIM). The CIM concept is a combination of…
Automated systems and reliability
Hooshang M. Beheshti, Joel K. WorleyThe computer is probably the single greatest innovation of thetwentieth century. However, with all their awe‐inspiring capabilities,computers create a new set of problems. Seeks…
Materials traceability: the à la carte approach that avoids data indigestion
Bryan WallDiscusses the concept of materials traceability showing how it canproduce up to 80 per cent of the benefits of total quality management.Identifies a number of critical control…
The impact of JIT: a critical analysis
Michael H. Peters, M. Jill AustinDecisions relating to adoption and use of just‐in‐time (JIT) aretypically based on economic considerations. Experience with JIT systemsindicates that certain non‐economic issues…
Accelerating the commercialization of technology: commercialization through co‐operation
Richard A. Siegel, Sten‐Olof Hansén, Lars H. PellasDiscusses a new methodology for launching or expanding thecommercialization of new under‐utilized technologies. The approachdiscussed involves the active participation of…
ISSN:
0263-5577Renamed from:
Industrial ManagementOnline date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Alain Yee Loong Chong
- Prof Hing Kai Chan