Computer Integrated Manufacturing

is a record of the conference on Computer-Integrated Manufacturing held in Birmingham in May 1992 in which researchers, practitioners and decision makers in the CIM field were brought together. Altogether it comprises 44 papers by contributors mainly from Europe but also from the USA, China and Japan. The papers of this proceedings cover various European and international projects on the application and development of CIM worldwide and in special industries. The focus is placed on results and benefits. Readers will find this book helpful for the planning of their own CIM initiatives as it provides a unique opportunity to learn of the views of industry, research centres and universities.