Computer production management systems are far more common than they were even five years ago, as a result of reductions in the costs of computer hardware and the growing use of package software by both large and small firms. However, there are still many problems associated with such computer...

The implications of Manufacturing Automation Protocol (MAP) are examined from the perspective of the production manager. Due to the size of the financial investment required and the demands on technical resources of a MAP implementation, it is likely that the decision to employ MAP technology...

The favourable prospects of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) are widely recognised. Based on a case study and relevant literature some of the risks associated with CIM are outlined. It is argued that the technological orientation of the CIM vision unwarrantably underestimates...

Implementation is a key process in the effective development of Advanced Manufacturing Systems. Specifically, implementation should not be confused with installation of the technology for it involves change in companies on a much wider front than mere technological change. Change has to be...

Marketing affects and supports the entire organisation. Improvements or reductions in waste within the firm will also have an impact on the firm′s marketing effort. Marketing functions, such as financing the sale, risk taking, storing products, and transporting cannot be eliminated. The...

In‐home computerised banking is at the early stage of market development in a number of countries. Despite similarities of in‐home services offered by the banks, market penetration of home banking technology varies by country of adoption. The diffusion of innovation theory is used to help...

Firth‐Derihon Stampings are one of the UK's leading forgings manufacturers, and, in common with many large engineering concerns, ran into difficulties in the 1970s with the world recession. In addition, they experienced understandable difficulties in controlling the logistics of manufacturing...