Apple journey towards computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

The concept of CIM is an enabling strategy restructuring that leads to a more competitive enterprise. It is not just performing efficient mass production, but seeking a coordinated development with all other partners through information exchange. CIM is not only a bottom-up technological development...

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Main Author: Nyam, Sophia Kwong Cheng.
Other Authors: Yeo, Khim Teck
Format: Theses and Dissertations
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/19843
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The concept of CIM is an enabling strategy restructuring that leads to a more competitive enterprise. It is not just performing efficient mass production, but seeking a coordinated development with all other partners through information exchange. CIM is not only a bottom-up technological development for individually installed islands of automation, but also a top-down strategic policy to reshape industry.