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Industrial Management & Data Systems (2017) 117 (1): 68–89.
Published: 06 February 2017
... Licensed re-use rights only Interoperability Mobility Theory of planned behaviour Automation Security/privacy risk Smart home services In a traditional home, appliances are operated separately and locally. Residents control each device by pushing buttons or flipping switches. However...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (2008) 108 (6): 750–774.
Published: 27 June 2008
...Thomas Gulledge; Tamer Chavusholu Purpose This paper aims to automate the supply chain operations reference (SCOR) model as an enabler for process‐oriented supply chain business intelligence. Design/methodology/approach The hypothesis is the following: SCOR model automation is possible using...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (2006) 106 (9): 1359–1383.
Published: 01 December 2006
... locations allocated to each item and set reorder levels and maximum picking quantities for each item, thus greatly simplifying the task of the logistic manager. Utilization of this DSS enables one to maintain a high level of picking automation efficiency while drastically cutting the required support...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (2006) 106 (2): 172–181.
Published: 01 February 2006
...Stuart J. Barnes; Eusebio Scornavacca; Douglas Innes Purpose Wireless and mobile technologies are changing the way that many organizations operate and do business. Mobile business‐to‐employee solutions, especially field force automation (FFA), have been widely adopted throughout the planet...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (2005) 105 (8): 1053–1069.
Published: 01 October 2005
.... Therefore, organizations are faced to automate all of the possible manual ordering phases in order to increase the productivity of this function. Our purpose in this paper is to reveal how electronics manufacturers could achieve this challenging objective, and what are the possible causes for implementation...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (2004) 104 (3): 189–200.
Published: 01 April 2004
...Eusebio Scornavacca, Jr; Joao Luiz Becker; Stuart J. Barnes The application of the Internet to traditional business and administrative activities has introduced considerable digitisation and process automation. One key area of development from a research perspective is the use of electronic (e...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (2003) 103 (1): 28–38.
Published: 01 February 2003
...Reggie Davidrajuh The main work in this paper covers a methodology, tools and implementation techniques for automation of supplier selection procedures as an e‐commerce application. The work could be divided into two main parts. First, the development of a modeling methodology which can be used...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1998) 98 (3): 138–144.
Published: 01 May 1998
... and end caps (Figure 1). Automation Computer-integrated manufacturing Design Implementation Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) technology provides companies with an excellent opportunity in order to compete in the present global context. The actual situation also favours small...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1997) 97 (8): 327–334.
Published: 01 December 1997
.... Automation Automotive components industry Flexibility Implementation Just‐in‐time Today’s competitiveness and turbulence of markets, requiring higher and higher quality levels, reduced lead times and increased flexibility, ask for advanced technology and innovative management in manufacturing...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1995) 95 (1): 5–9.
Published: 01 February 1995
...Hooshang M. Beheshti; Joel K. Worley The computer is probably the single greatest innovation of the twentieth century. However, with all their awe‐inspiring capabilities,computers create a new set of problems. Seeks to explore the problems of the automation and computer age. Begins by highlighting...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1992) 92 (2): 21–23.
Published: 01 February 1992
... detailed are the benefits of operating a single‐union agreement which promotes a continuous improvement in company performance as well as providing open and direct communication between all staff on site. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Automation Just‐in‐time Quality assurance Soft drinks Teamwork...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1991) 91 (7): 20–25.
Published: 01 July 1991
.... Leadership from the top is essential in implementing the use of IT, and the issue of risk‐taking becomes a style of management not necessarily inherent in parts of Britain. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Automation Competitiveness Information technology Management styles 20 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1991) 91 (3): 22–23.
Published: 01 March 1991
... Describes the background to the modernisation of Carlsberg′s bottling process at its Copenhagen brewery. The automation of the bottling lines is detailed, functions of the equipment are discussed e.g. custom graphics, as are some of the benefits resulting from the installation. 22 INDUSTRIAL...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1990) 90 (4): 6–12.
Published: 01 April 1990
... with examples for a time‐minimising assembly automation are presented. Automation Databases Manufacturing industry Production engineering Production planning Simulation 6 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT & DATA SYSTEMS 90,4 S hortening the manufacturing cycle of products with many variants can reduce "Time...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1989) 89 (4): 14–19.
Published: 01 April 1989
...Mohsen Attaran The potential benefits that a firm can expect from an automated factory, the economic justification and the steps for implementing flexible manufacturing systems are discussed. Some British companies are used as case examples. They all point to the need for the UK to implement...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1988) 88 (7-8): 11–18.
Published: 01 July 1988
... management can facilitate the implementation of these methodologies. © MCB UP Limited 1988 Automation Information Systems Management Participation Productivity DIRECTIONS OF STRUCTURED APPROACHES IN SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT by Yash P. Gupta University of Manitoba, Canada The challenge of reducing...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1984) 84 (5-6): 21–23.
Published: 01 May 1984
...John Hender As a discussion of Flexible Manufacturing Systems and their implications for British industry, the advantages of FMS are described and particular systems are examined. © MCB UP Limited 1984 Batch Production Automation Production Management FMS-The Way Ahead for Batch...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1984) 84 (3-4): 10–12.
Published: 01 March 1984
...Ray Shaw The profusion of available and advancing electronic control technology poses problems of timing and choice for both the user and designer. The author discusses these dilemmas. © MCB UP Limited 1984 Computer Technology Computer Systems Electronics Industry Automation...
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Industrial Management & Data Systems (1984) 84 (1-2): 16–18.
Published: 01 January 1984
... the necessary investment in CAD (computer-aided design) production techniques for automating its manufacturing processes. Sitting on the fence in the face of recession and uncertain market trends could, of course, result in humpty dumpty falling flat on his face and never recovering. According to one computer...

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