A data oriented approach to integrating manufacturing functions in flexible Manufacturing Systems
By: David R. Fleischman
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 79
Subjects: Computer science
Description: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) seeks to integrate computers into the manufacturing environment, with the end result being a more efficient and productive factory. Current approaches to CIM generally fail to truly integrate the various manufacturing functions (design, scheduling, planning, manufacture, business, etc.) and instead result in self-sufficient, computer- served 'islands of automation.' In these systems, data must be translated before moving from one manufacturing function to another. Wu and Madison have approached data modeling in a CIM environment from a new perspective. Their approach seeks to provide one data model that meets the needs of all manufacturing functions within a factory, negating the need for human or machine data translators. Keywords: Computer integrated manufacturing; Flexible manufacturing systems; Data modeling.
Notes: Thesis advisor(s): Wu, C. Thomas.

"June 1988."

Thesis (M.S. in Computer Science)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 1988.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-78)

"Approved for public release, distribution unlimited-Cover."

US Navy (USN) author.