Information integration in the modern pulp and paper industry

Like other types of industry, the modern pulp and paper industry (MPPI) is applying more modern information technologies and management technologies, and is integrating the different function sub-systems and production processes to realize intelligent and integrated production. This task is very complex thus useful theories, technologies and methods are needed to provide help. At the same time, fierce competition in today´s global markets and the heightened expectations of customers´ need in TQCS (time, quality, cost and service), CIMS (computer integrated manufacturing systems) technology can help MPPI to win market share from competitors. CIMS-oriented information integration technology is the key control technology of MPPI. This paper mainly discusses the information integration of the modern pulp and paper industry. Firstly, the characteristics and requirement of modern pulp and paper industry for information integration are introduced. Next, information integration and its key technologies are discussed, in the meantime, the paper gives the hierarchy of CIMS-oriented process integration of MPPI. Then, the integrated information framework of MPPI is put forward.