Title :
CIM-must you have deep pockets?
Author_Institution :
CTEK Software, Saratoga, CA, USA
Abstract :
The author presents some options currently available, and offers guidelines on how to put together a computer-integrated manufacturing strategy for cost effective, flexible factory management systems. The focus is primarily on plant and area management systems. Connectivity options for enterprise and cell level systems are also included. It is concluded that the cost of CIM is decreasing and on the basis of guidelines provided it should be possible to get a functioning system in place for $50 K to $70 K. This figure is only for the hardware and software required for area level system and host interfaces
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; economics; flexible manufacturing systems; CIM; area management; computer-integrated manufacturing strategy; cost; factory management systems; guidelines; host interfaces; Computer integrated manufacturing; Costs; Energy management; Guidelines; Investments; Microcomputers; Planning; Production facilities; Software performance; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1990. Management Through the Year 2000 - Gaining the Competitive Advantage, 1990 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Santa Clara, CA
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1990.201255
