Title :
Holons and holarchies [intelligent manufacturing systems]
Author :
van Leeuwen, E.H. ; Norrie, D.
Author_Institution :
BHP Res., Mulgrave, Vic.
fDate :
4/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors look at how `holonic´ thinking may carry the key to devising the flexible, infinitely adaptable manufacturing systems that the `agile´ enterprise of the 21st century will need
Keywords :
computer integrated manufacturing; cooperative systems; flexible manufacturing systems; knowledge based systems; 21st century; agile enterprise; flexible infinitely adaptable manufacturing systems; holarchies; holonic thinking; intelligent manufacturing systems;
Journal_Title :
Manufacturing Engineer
DOI :
10.1049/me:19970203
