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Provides a framework for reconfigurable industrial/service systems
Considers reconfiguration as one of the major methodologies to
achieve sustainablitlity in manufacturing enterprises Offers
practical guidance for implementing the 4th Industrial Revolution
(Industry 4.0) Presents open-ended problems pertaining to the
concepts covered in the book Covers a new approach for
reconfiguring industrial systems
The engineering profession is at a critical juncture that requires
reforming engineering education. The supply of engineers is
declining whereas the nature of the demand is changing. Formulating
a response to these challenges demands the adoption of new and
innovative tools and methods for promoting the expansion of the
community while supporting these evolving requirements. Initiatives
to entice and retain students are being employed to support growth
objectives. Modern technologies are reshaping reform efforts. This
book discusses the state of affairs in the field of engineering
education and presents practical steps for addressing the
challenges in order to march toward a brighter future. Features
Covers the latest state of engineering education in the North
America, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and Far East Asia
Discusses advances in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics and community engagement Outlines applications of
digital technologies to enhance learning Provides advances in
remote and online instructions for engineering education Presents
discussions on innovation, leadership, and ethics
The 1980s have witnessed a tremendous growth in the field of
computer integrated manufacturing systems. The other major areas of
development have been computer-aided design, computer-aided
manufacturing, industrial robotics, automated assembly, cellular
and modular material handling, computer networking and office
automation to name just a few. These new technologies are generally
capital intensive and do not conform to traditional cost
structures. The net result is a tremendous change in the way costs
should be estimated and economic analyses performed. The majority
of existing engineering economy texts still profess application of
traditional analysis methods. But, as was men tioned above, it is
clear that the basic trend in manufacturing industries is itself
changing. So it is quite obvious that the practice of traditional
economic analysis methods should change too. This book is an
attempt to address the various issues associated with
non-traditional methods for evaluation of advanced
computer-integrated technologies. This volume consists of twenty
refereed articles which are grouped into five parts. Part one,
Economic Justification Methods, consists of six articles. In the
first paper, Soni et at. present a new classification for economic
justification methods for advanced automated manufacturing systems.
In the second, Henghold and LeClair look at strengths and
weaknesses of expert systems in general and more specifically, an
ap plication aimed at investment justification in advanced
technology. The third paper, by Carrasco and Lee, proposes an
enhanced economic methodology to improve the needs analysis,
conceptual design and de tailed design activities associated with
technology modernization.
In the area of computer-integrated manufacturing, concurrent
engineering is recognized as the manufacturing philosophy for the
next decade.
During the last two decades, a tremendous growth in the popularity
and applications of computers in manufacturing has occurred.
Computer aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, flexible
manufacturing systems, group technology and many others are
considered by many manufacturing executives as the most promising
technologies and philosophies that, if successfully implemented,
can reduce costs and enable the US manufacturing companies to
become more competitive in the global market. In the
computer-integrated manufacturing environ ment, the decision
processes are often more involved. The decision makers are
frequently required to have access to a vast amount of data to
support and analyze their complex decision problems at strategic
and tactical levels. Decision support systems are often referred to
as computer-based information technologies that allow the decision
makers to interactively communicate and solve the decision
problems. Manufacturing Decision Support Systems is intended to
report the latest developments and address the central issues in
this area. This volume consists of 14 refereed chapters, written by
leading researchers from academia and industry."
The engineering profession is at a critical juncture that requires
reforming engineering education. The supply of engineers is
declining whereas the nature of the demand is changing. Formulating
a response to these challenges demands the adoption of new and
innovative tools and methods for promoting the expansion of the
community while supporting these evolving requirements. Initiatives
to entice and retain students are being employed to support growth
objectives. Modern technologies are reshaping reform efforts. This
book discusses the state of affairs in the field of engineering
education and presents practical steps for addressing the
challenges in order to march toward a brighter future. Features
Covers the latest state of engineering education in the North
America, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and Far East Asia
Discusses advances in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics and community engagement Outlines applications of
digital technologies to enhance learning Provides advances in
remote and online instructions for engineering education Presents
discussions on innovation, leadership, and ethics
During the last two decades, a tremendous growth in the popularity
and applications of computers in manufacturing has occurred.
Computer aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, flexible
manufacturing systems, group technology and many others are
considered by many manufacturing executives as the most promising
technologies and philosophies that, if successfully implemented,
can reduce costs and enable the US manufacturing companies to
become more competitive in the global market. In the
computer-integrated manufacturing environ ment, the decision
processes are often more involved. The decision makers are
frequently required to have access to a vast amount of data to
support and analyze their complex decision problems at strategic
and tactical levels. Decision support systems are often referred to
as computer-based information technologies that allow the decision
makers to interactively communicate and solve the decision
problems. Manufacturing Decision Support Systems is intended to
report the latest developments and address the central issues in
this area. This volume consists of 14 refereed chapters, written by
leading researchers from academia and industry."
In the area of computer-integrated manufacturing, concurrent
engineering is recognized as the manufacturing philosophy for the
next decade.
The 1980s have witnessed a tremendous growth in the field of
computer integrated manufacturing systems. The other major areas of
development have been computer-aided design, computer-aided
manufacturing, industrial robotics, automated assembly, cellular
and modular material handling, computer networking and office
automation to name just a few. These new technologies are generally
capital intensive and do not conform to traditional cost
structures. The net result is a tremendous change in the way costs
should be estimated and economic analyses performed. The majority
of existing engineering economy texts still profess application of
traditional analysis methods. But, as was men tioned above, it is
clear that the basic trend in manufacturing industries is itself
changing. So it is quite obvious that the practice of traditional
economic analysis methods should change too. This book is an
attempt to address the various issues associated with
non-traditional methods for evaluation of advanced
computer-integrated technologies. This volume consists of twenty
refereed articles which are grouped into five parts. Part one,
Economic Justification Methods, consists of six articles. In the
first paper, Soni et at. present a new classification for economic
justification methods for advanced automated manufacturing systems.
In the second, Henghold and LeClair look at strengths and
weaknesses of expert systems in general and more specifically, an
ap plication aimed at investment justification in advanced
technology. The third paper, by Carrasco and Lee, proposes an
enhanced economic methodology to improve the needs analysis,
conceptual design and de tailed design activities associated with
technology modernization."
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