Title :
The changing role of information technology in manufacturing
Author :
Srinivasan, Krishnamurthy ; Jayaram, Sundaresan
Author_Institution :
Intel Corp., USA
fDate :
3/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Although its role in manufacturing has keen move to support processes, IT is evolving to become a catalyst for process and product change. In this case study, an apparel manufacturer used an enterprise modeling framework (EMF) developed by Georgia Tech (USA) to implement multiple IT solutions. It was then able to rapidly shift production resources between two separate product lines
Keywords :
information technology; manufacturing data processing; production control; textile industry; IT; apparel manufacturer; case study; changing role; enterprise modeling framework; information technology; manufacturing; multiple IT solutions; product change; product lines; production resource; Companies; Enterprise resource planning; Information systems; Information technology; Lean production; Manufacturing processes; Outsourcing; Resource management; Virtual manufacturing; Weapons;
