Title :
A functional approach to designing architectures for CIM
Author :
Davis, Wayne J. ; Jones, Albert T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Gen. Eng., Illinois Univ., Urbana, IL, USA
Abstract :
The authors discuss a collection of mathematical models of various decisions that affect the design and implementation of a CIM (computer-integrated manufacturing) system. Objectives, constraints, decisions, and control strategies inherent in every CIM system are included. The models can be used to guide the development of the technology needed for automation. They also provide the inputs, outputs, and interrelations needed for integration, regardless of the specific CIM architecture used
Keywords :
manufacturing computer control; production control; CIM; architectures; computer-integrated manufacturing; control strategies; functional approach; mathematical models; production control; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer architecture; Computer integrated manufacturing; Expert systems; Humans; Manufacturing automation; Mathematical model; NIST; Process control; Production facilities;
Journal_Title :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, IEEE Transactions on
