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TY - JOUR
T1 - Linking computer systems in a manufacturing company
AU - Busby, J. S.
AU - Hey, D. J.
AU - Hutchison, D.
PY - 1990/1/1
Y1 - 1990/1/1
N2 - One approach to the integration of computer-based manufacturing systems is to establish mechanisms that gain access to application data bases, and then to link these interfaces in a manner general enough to admit the introduction of new applications and data structures in the future. We describe here a system developed to integrate a company's separate, freestanding applications, and in particular we discuss OUf experiences of implementing a prototype scheme used to connect a manufacturing cell with production management, process planning and CAD- CAM applications. Working within the bounds set by the need to maintain intact existing applications and very largely existing practices, the principal work of the scheme is viewed as being the transportation and transformation of data between heterogeneous systems. The value ofthe approach is currently being assessed in terms of its economic value to the operation of the company.
AB - One approach to the integration of computer-based manufacturing systems is to establish mechanisms that gain access to application data bases, and then to link these interfaces in a manner general enough to admit the introduction of new applications and data structures in the future. We describe here a system developed to integrate a company's separate, freestanding applications, and in particular we discuss OUf experiences of implementing a prototype scheme used to connect a manufacturing cell with production management, process planning and CAD- CAM applications. Working within the bounds set by the need to maintain intact existing applications and very largely existing practices, the principal work of the scheme is viewed as being the transportation and transformation of data between heterogeneous systems. The value ofthe approach is currently being assessed in terms of its economic value to the operation of the company.
U2 - 10.1080/09511929008944435
DO - 10.1080/09511929008944435
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:84887454824
VL - 3
SP - 73
EP - 83
JO - International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing
JF - International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing
SN - 0951-192X
IS - 2
ER -