The role of the engineering information system in computer integrated manufacturing.
Date
1990
Authors
Kalil, Paul Benedict
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Abstract
This dissertation shows that the engineering
information system (EIS) is the primary integration
mechanism in computer integrated manufacturing. The EIS
has been defined by creating a functional as well as an
information model. These models are the initial steps
in the process of implementing an EIS by means of a
database management system. The modelling of the EIS is
defined within a work brealcdown structure for CIM
acquisition which is applicable to any CIM project. The
impact of the scope CIM of and the changes this
requires are also defined. It is also shown that for an
enterprise involved in the manufacture of complex
systems it is more beneficial to introduce CIM in those
areas outside the area of factory automation, The
complexity of the EIS information model is such that it
has not been possible to construct it manually.
Automated tools should be used to create the EIS
information model.
Description
A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Engineering,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Science in Engineering.
Keywords
Industrial engineering -- Research., Systems engineering -- Research., Computer integrated manufacturing systems -- Research.