Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Handbook

I System Fundamentals.- 1 The Need for Computer-Integrated Manufacturing.- 2 Description of CIM System Elements.- II Application of CIM.- 3 Application of CIM.- 4 Planning for CIM Implementation.- 5 CIM Design Analysis.- 6 CIM Procurement.- 7 Installation of CIM.- 8 Operation of CIM.- III Technology Assessment.- 9 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology Assessment.- 10 Projected Trends in CIM Technology.- IV Competitiveness.- 11 U.S. Industry Performance.- 12 Assessment of World-Class Competition.- Appendix A Points of Contact.- Appendix B Glossary.- Appendix C Bibliography.- Appendix D Acronyms and Abbreviations.