The relational model and relational database management systems have been the de facto industry standard for organizing and managing data in most computer‐integrated manufacturing environments. In recent years, however, some new database technologies have emerged – namely, object‐oriented...

Describes the advantages of combining a Windows(TM) database package and a Visual Basic(TM) program for graphical analysis of machine replacement problems. The database allows the regular and easy updating of the cost elements associated with the purchase, operation and disposal of a machine....

Examines the workings of a new and highly flexible relational database which is allowing The Automobile Association to generate more than £1 million of extra revenue a year. The additional money has come from reviewing the communication process surrounding membership renewals. Further benefits...

Details how a leading financial institution in the UK developed a £15 million relational database from scratch. Roger Ivey, head of Direct Marketing at the Leeds Permanent Building Society, had the task of bringing together a dozen previously unconnected and non‐communicating customer...

Reports a new method for preparing a product structure analysis to improve the effectiveness of the master scheduling function for products that are manufactured on an assemble‐to‐order basis. This methodology for conducting product structure analysis uses relational database management...

In this article the properties of relational database management systems (DBMSs) are discussed. It is shown how they can be used as an effective tool for performing the function of primary‐key‐coding schemes for classifying product families in the application of group technology. The...