DocumentCode
753075
Title
Preparing for the next generation [Internet in manufacturing]
Author
Peake, Anthony
Volume
82
Issue
3
fYear
2003
fDate
6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
14
Lastpage
17
Abstract
New Internet technologies are supporting smart new manufacturing practices, resulting in lower costs and a better ability to adapt and compete. Manufacturers have long been aware of the potential of the Internet to provide a comprehensive communications network uniting suppliers, producers, sub-contractors, distributors and customers, and the execution of a fully Internet-enabled supply chain is now within the reach of many companies.
Keywords
Internet; manufacturing data processing; production control; supply chain management; comprehensive communications network; customers; distributors; manufacturing practices; producers; stock control data processing; sub-contractors; suppliers; t-enabled supply chain;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Manufacturing Engineer
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0956-9944
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/me:20030302
Filename
1215832
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