Justification study for computer integrated manufacturing

Abstract

Abstract Implementing computer integrated manufacturing systems (CIMSs) is being attempted worldwide in many industries in recent times, but the process of justifying the adoption of a CIMS decides to a great extent the success of such attempts. The justification process involves issues which have both economic and non-economic dimensions. In this paper, a methodological framework has been proposed to analyse comprehensively those multidimensional issues. An example from Indian industry has been explained using this methodology.