The CIM Debacle explains in a clear manner the issues concerning integrated manufacturing, with particular reference to application software interoperability. The enabling and emerging technologies and methodologies advocated are addressed. Prevailing gaps in technology and know-how are also covered in order to have a better understanding of the shortcomings and limitations which can undermine the adoption and acceptance of integrated manufacturing and impose constraints when building such systems. In addition, a 'proof-of-concept' integrated manufacturing system is also presented in order to show how such a system can be effectively realised.
Shows how to gain connectivity and optimal results at different points in time with enabling and emerging technologies. Covers aspects of enterprise modeling * Presnts "proof of concept" to show how such systems can be effectively realised
Valdew Singh
"..the underlying concepts exemplified by Valdew Singh's ap- proach to software interoperability will be equally applied post year 2000 when business objects and software components libraries have become an industrial reality." Professor Ri- chard Weston, Head of Manufacturing System Integration Rese- arch Institute, UK.
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