Title :
PACE: a floor control system for just-in-time manufacturing
Author :
Gill, Jag ; Ow, Peng Si ; Vermette, Mark
Author_Institution :
IBM Entry Syst. Div., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
A system for tracking the flow of work in progress (WIP) through the manufacturing floor is described. The tracking system is based on the double-entry bookkeeping concept and has been designed to require relatively little data entry. It also does not require batch integrity, thus making it ideal for high-volume just-in-time manufacturing. The implementation strategy and experiences with the system are discussed. The current status of the system and plans for the future are considered
Keywords :
manufacturing data processing; production control; scheduling; software packages; stock control; WIP; double-entry bookkeeping; floor control system; implementation strategy; just-in-time manufacturing; tracking system; work in progress; Batch production systems; Control systems; Costs; Microcomputers; Production systems; Programming profession; Pulp manufacturing; Target tracking; Trademarks;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Manufacturing Technology Symposium, 1990 Proceedings, Competitive Manufacturing for the Next Decade. IEMT Symposium, Ninth IEEE/CHMT International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IEMT9.1990.115020
