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Operational aspects in the adoption of an information system in a S.M.E. - a case study.

MacKerron, Grant; Campbell, G

Authors

Grant MacKerron

G Campbell



Contributors

P G Maropolous
Editor

J A McGeough
Editor

Abstract

This case study reviews the approach taken within a small specialist clothing manufacturer which, due to increasing demand, had to adopt a Manufacturing Information System (M.I.S.) to improve their production control information. The development and implementation of a suitable manufacturing information system is discussed and it is shown that the subsequent competitive position of the Company has improved due to the efficient management of information resources. The paper will appraise the current state of the production planning and control systems (C.A.A.P.) and the improved information flows for information feedback to the production planner to enhance the progression of orders, sales and delivery, and will recommend ways forward. It also encompasses the problems encountered during the implementation phase.

Citation

MacKerron, G., & Campbell, G. (1999, April). Operational aspects in the adoption of an information system in a S.M.E. - a case study

Start Date Apr 1, 1999
End Date Apr 1, 1999
Publication Date 1999
Deposit Date Aug 6, 2015
Publicly Available Date Aug 6, 2015
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Pages 782-786
Book Title Computer-aided Production Engineering: Proceedings of the 15th International CAPE Conference
ISBN 9780953555801
Keywords Operational systems; manufacturing; SME's; information system;
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8953
Contract Date Aug 6, 2015

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