DocumentCode
930358
Title
Management consultants and technology
Author
Weaver, L.J.
Author_Institution
Polymark International PLC, London, UK
Volume
131
Issue
6
fYear
1984
fDate
8/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
365
Lastpage
370
Abstract
The paper reviews the emergence of management consultancy and its role in introducing new technology to industry. The increasing importance of computers is examined, particularly in the areas of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT), computer-aided design and manufacture (CADCAM) and information technology (IT). The effect of technological developments in management consultancy is analysed. The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) is described. In conclusion, a consideration of future trends in management consultancy is presented.
Keywords
CAD; management; manufacturing computer control; project engineering; Institute of Management Consultants; advanced manufacturing technology; computer-aided design; computer-aided manufacture; information technology; management consultancy;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education - Reviews, IEE Proceedings A
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-702X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ip-a-1.1984.0056
Filename
4646270
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