Advanced Manufacturing. An ICT and Systems Perspective

<p>Manufacturing plays a vital role in European economy and society and is expected to continue as a major generator of wealth in the foreseeable future. A competitive manufacturing industry is essential for the prosperity of Europe especially in the face of accelerating deindustrialisation. This book provides a broad vision of the future of manufacturing analysed from a system-management viewpoint and with a special focus on ICT-related matters. Each contribution presents a complex and multidisciplinary research domain from a specific perspective.</p><p>The first part of the book gives an overview on technology: past present and future while the following topics are introduced in the latter part of the book:</p><p>- Product Lifecycle Management </p><p>- Sustainable Products and Processes </p><p>- Production Scheduling and Control </p><p>- Benchmarking and Performance Measures </p><p>- Industrial Services </p><p>- Human Factors and Education in Manufacturing </p><p>- Collaborative Engineering </p><p>- Supply Chain Integration </p><p>The book is intended to provoke debate build consensus and stimulate creative discussion leading to further novel research initiatives in the future.</p>