Manufacturing information & data systems : analysis, design & practice / / Franjo Cecelja

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911006848503321
• Autore: Cecelja Franjo
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Penton, 2002
• ISBN: 1-281-03552-1; 9786611035525; 0-08-051100-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (201 p.)
• Collana: Manufacturing engineering modular series
• Disciplina: 658.500285
• Soggetti: Manufacturing processes - Data processing; Industrialists - Information resources management; Industrial management - Data processing; Management information systems
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Manufacturing Information & Data Systems: Analysis, Design & Practice; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Glossary; Chapter 1. Manufacturing Information and Data Systems: General Concept; 1.1 Information needs of manufacturing; 1.2 Information technology and information systems; 1.3 Manufacturing information; 1.4 MIDS taxonomy; 1.5 Conclusion; 1.6 References; 1.7 Further reading; Chapter 2. Manufacturing Databases; 2.1 Database systems; 2.2 Database models; 2.3 Database design; 2.4 Database normalization; 2.5 General database management issues; 2.6 Applications of relational databases and furore trends2.7 Conclusion; 2.8 References; 2.9 Further reading; Chapter 3. Manufacturing Resource Planning Systems; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Materials requirements planning; 3.3 Manufacturing resources planning system (MRP II); 3.4 Conclusion; 3.5 References; 3.6 Further reading; Chapter 4. Shop-floor Data Collection Systems; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Computerized SFDC; 4.3 Bar codes; 4.4 Electronic labels; 4.5 Other types of SFDC system; 4.6 The people factor; 4.7 Conclusion; 4.8 References; 4.9 Further reading; Chapter 5. Telecommunications; 5.1 Introduction5.2 Components and functions of a telecommunications system; 5.3 Types of telecommunications networks; 5.4 Telecommunications for competitive advantage; 5.5 Management issues and decisions; 5.6 Conclusion; 5.7 References; 5.8 Further reading; Chapter 6. Electronic Commerce; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 The Internet; 6.3 Electronic commerce; 6.4 References; 6.5 Further reading; Chapter 7. Strategic Implications of MIDS; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Concept of strategic information systems; 7.3 The evolution of IS/IT; 7.4 Use of IS for competitive advantage; 7.5 The applications portfolio; 7.6 Critical success factors7.7 Strategic planning; 7.8 Conclusion; 7.9 References; 7.10 Further reading; Appendix 1: Basic SQL Commands; Appendix 2: Typical Examination Questions; Background and Rationale of the Series; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Recent years have witnessed an increase in the use of information technology in manufacturing, so much so that it has rapidly permeated the organization at every level. Consequently, there is a growing need for those related to or interested in manufacturing to understand the nature of this technology and the way it can best be used to increase competitive advantage, hence the profit. This book is a contribution towards better understanding of information technology and information systems and their application in manufacturing.The main feature of this book is that it addresses informa