The new revolution: intranets, not Internet
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An information revolution is taking place as an offshoot to Internet technology. Intranets, with features akin to the internet are now making changes in the creation, generation, processing, reception and dissemination of information in organizations. Intranets have varied uses, inclusive of production and inventory control. Maximization of the use of intranets results in increased cost-efficiency, enhanced internal communication, organizational effectiveness, improved quality and timeliness of internal communications and increased responsiveness to organizational needs.
Publication Name: Production & Inventory Management Journal
Subject: Metals, metalworking and machinery industries
ISSN: 0897-8336
Year: 1997
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The Y2K problem: Internet resources for manufacturers
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The Internet offers valuable information regarding the year 2000 (Y2K) problem in which computers will interpret the year 2000 as 1900. Aside from the problem itself, the Internet offers information regarding sample project plans, testing procedures, compliance checks, validation templates, software patches and solution providers. In terms of awareness, manufacturing professionals can visit a site maintained by Peter de Jager that tackles the Y2K problem comprehensively.
Publication Name: Production & Inventory Management Journal
Subject: Metals, metalworking and machinery industries
ISSN: 0897-8336
Year: 1998
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Computerized maintenance management systems: a study of system design and use
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Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) are capable of storing, retrieving, analyzing information and facilitating communication and coordination of activities. They are an important and a powerful tool used in managing the maintenance function. Users of CMMS are not only maintenance but also production personnel. More work is needed to link the CMMS design and use with actual maintenance performance.
Publication Name: Production & Inventory Management Journal
Subject: Metals, metalworking and machinery industries
ISSN: 0897-8336
Year: 1997
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