Survey Available Computer Software for Automated Production Planning and Inventory Control, and Software and Hardware for Data Logging and Monitoring Shop Floor Activities
Abstract
Computer Integrated Manufacturing requires integration of production processes, information systems, and cost information. This Project surveyed available computer software for automated production planning and inventory control as well as computer software and hardware for data logging and monitoring shop floor activities. A baseline of vendor software/hardware applicable to Combat Ration Advanced Manufacturing Technology Demonstration (CRAMTD) was established. Working with other CRAMTD project teams, the computer network for the Demonstration Plant was defined. Two levels of networking are required: a low level network including PLCs and computers that run process control software, and a high level network for computers communicating with the database and planning/management functions. The process control computers link the networks. Commercially available software was recommended for process control. A customized database using a commercial database management system was selected for planning and management functions. Implementation of the selected software/hardware is underway. Production planning, Inventory control, Process control, Data logging, Shop floor monitoring
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA285227
Entities
People
- E. A. Elsayed
- M. A. Jafari
- T. O. Boucher
Organizations
- Rutgers University Department of Food Science