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23 Manufacturing Knowledge and the Arrow of Time
Pages 130-134

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From page 130...
... The link between the fact that time is relative to different people involved in manufacturing, and the flow of time from the beginning of the process to the end, lies in the expansion of the information universe in which much of the manufacturing processes occur. As in the expanding physical universe, where galaxies and other stellar entities are moving apart at a high rate, the virtual universe is expanding and the manufacturing entities in the virtual universe are moving apart.
From page 131...
... Fortunately, new information and knowledge management technology enables us to do this. PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING MANUFACTURERS With the ever-growing complexities presented in the manufacturing process it is critical to understand both the problems and the opportunities facing manufacturers today.
From page 132...
... IMPORTANCE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANS In order to achieve the desired outcome of efficient manufacturing processes, a defined architecture/plan must be developed. An example is the Winchester Mystery House, built by the wife of the inventor of the Winchester Repeating Rifle.
From page 133...
... This matrix points to the following manufacturing issues (not prioritized) that must be addressed in order to improve performance: Interoperability/interoperability standards; Pervasive and adaptive process control; Advanced learning technology; Global collaborative capabilities; Enterprise-wide supply network management; Knowledge management and navigation tools;
From page 134...
... In particular, data, information, and knowledge management capabilities will enable leveraging of these opportunities to handle ever more complex manufacturing processes. Indeed, such capabilities provide the foundation for a new manufacturing paradigm.


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