Develop and Implement an Integrated Enterprise Information System for a Computer-Integrated Apparel Enterprise (CIAE).
Abstract
Research has been carried out to design, develop and implement an Information System for defense apparel manufacturers using the building blocks from the Apparel Manufacturing Architecture (AMA), a generic architecture for an apparel enterprise. ARN-AIMS consists of three modules - Order Processing, Order Tracking and Shipping & Invoicing. The Order Processing Module is designed to facilitate the entry of customer orders for stock and special measurements for both military and commercial products. The Order Tracking Module helps the defense apparel manufacturer (DAM) track the status of an order in any part of the enterprise - from order entry through invoicing and identify bottlenecks in the system. It helps the DAM respond easily to inquiries from the customer (e.g., the Defense Personnel Support Center, DPSC). The Shipping & Invoicing Module generates an invoice (e.g., DD250) based on the order information entered in the system. ARN-AIMS runs on IBM compatible machines in Microsoft Access for Windows 95. ARN-AIMS has been successfully implemented at three DAM sites. The ensuing benefits to the DAMs have been quantified. The advantages of the architectural approach to information systems development over an ad hoc approach have been assessed quantitatively.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 24, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA347171
Entities
People
- Sundaresan Jayaraman
Organizations
- Georgia Tech