Innovation through information technology: Shaping the future at Canada Wire

Author

Hanson, C.E.

Author_Institution

Canada Wire & Cable Ltd., Don Mills, Ont., Canada

Volume

16

Issue

2

fYear

1991

fDate

4/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

44

Lastpage

46

Abstract

Canada Wire has invested heavily in the area of information technology and is now applying this to multi-million dollar, computer-controlled dry-cure and full triple-extrusion equipment. Information technology, process control and processing equipment are now established within Canada Wire´s manufacturing plants. The system for monitoring and controlling the manufacturing processes is called CAMICS. The CWIC LINK system links Canada Wire to its key customers giving online access to databases containing information such as inventory status and restocking dates, order status, product catalogues and account status.

Keywords

information services; manufacturing data processing; metallurgical industries; process computer control; CAMICS; CWIC LINK system; Canada Wire; account status; computer-controlled dry-cure equipment; full triple-extrusion equipment; information technology; inventory status; monitoring system; online access; order status; process control; processing equipment; product catalogues; restocking dates; wire and cable industry; Industries; Information technology; Materials; Optical fiber cables; Power cables; Technological innovation; Wires;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Canadian Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0840-8688

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/CJECE.1991.6593290

Filename

6593290