Information Technology For Manufacturing

Download or read book Information Technology for Manufacturing written by Kevin Ake and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-11-24 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a wide-ranging view of the benefits available through the intelligent use of manufacturing information systems. Readers benefit from the authors' collective experience in bringing new information technologies into manufacturing companies. Using examples of actual IT implementations, they provide a comprehensive picture of how to cut costs and add valuable new capabilities to IT projects. The book takes a comprehensive look at five major areas where IT systems can play a pivotal role in improving any company's manufacturing processes. Going beyond theory, the authors show readers how they can ensure that their IT investments bring a real payback to their companies.