Title :
CIM and MIS are only applications of computer technology
Author :
Smith, Delaney G., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Controlled Power Corp., Canton, OH, USA
Abstract :
The author briefly discusses some characteristic differences between computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) and management information systems (MIS) applications. He then discusses the changes in computer technology that have led to the proliferation of these systems in a variety of applications. He also reviews the traditional perspectives of MIS departments in the development of earlier computer systems, the impact of the integrated computer automated manufacturing model, some marketing strategies of control equipment and computer vendors, and the importance of technical and economic analysis. He concludes with a set of objective guidelines for organizations in selecting computer technology appropriate to the control applications
Keywords :
management information systems; manufacturing computer control; manufacturing data processing; computer integrated manufacturing; computer technology; computer vendors; control equipment; integrated computer automated manufacturing model; management information systems; manufacturing DP; manufacturing computer control; manufacturing data processing; marketing strategies; Application software; Appropriate technology; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer applications; Computer integrated manufacturing; Control equipment; Guidelines; Management information systems; Manufacturing automation; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Engineering Problems in the Rubber and Plastics Industries, 1988., IEEE Conference Record of 1988 Fortieth Annual Conference of
Conference_Location :
Akron, OH
DOI :
10.1109/RAPCON.1988.28978
