Apple journey towards computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)

• Main Author: Nyam, Sophia Kwong Cheng.
• Other Authors: Yeo, Khim Teck
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Manufacturing
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/19843
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

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.