Publisher's Synopsis
A team of international researchers and top-level professionals contribute to this book, which analyzes the complexities of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) and `Factory of the Future' technologies, not only for big industrial concerns but also for mid-size and small industrial systems. Among the topics discussed are managerial strategies, integrative tools and various aspects of the implementation of information technology in production operations. The largest of the six sections of the book is concerned with the current state of research in robotics.
