User-Driven and Configurable Tool-Set for CIM Implementation in SMEs

Objective

The objective of this project is to provide a set of tools and a methodology to support the implementation of CIM in SMEs.

The project will develop and evaluate five prototype elements:

- a requirement workbench, consisting of a worksheet and toolbox to model a manufacturing enterprise, its objectives and its CIM requirements, and to produce a specification of these requirements
- a solution workbench, consisting of a template assembly module to convert the CIM specification into a vendor-independent template and vendor specific solution, and a product configuration module to configure existing CIM products to match the template
- a configuration auditor, to compare the capability and effectiveness of the CIM specification and solution against the SME's business objectives and CIM requirements
- a user interface monitor generator, to provide a means to develop standardised user interfaces
- a computer-assisted CIM implementation methodology, to encapsulate and describe the most effective use of the system

An integrated prototype will be created and executed in the end-user site.

Exploitation

The system will enable CIM designers to develop a profile of the client SME, perform a business simulation, evaluate the resulting CIM options, and create a specification for the required CIM solution. A CIM vendor will be able to use the system to design a solution, configure CIM software to meet the individual SME's specification, and audit the specification using simulation type tools.

The project will develop company-independent prototype tools which adhere to the guidelines set down in the X-OPEN Portability Guide (XPG3). The prototype platform will be PCs or intelligent workstations running under Unix. The software will be written in C or C++ and will run on a relational database software with an SQL interface.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › software
• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › databases › relational databases

Programme(s)

• FP2-ESPRIT 2 - European strategic programme (EEC) for research and development in information technologies (ESPRIT), 1987-1992

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Coordinator

Kewill Consultancy Systems plc

Address

Ashley House 20-32 Church Street
KT12 2QS Walton On Thames
United Kingdom

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Participants (8)

ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION TEKNIKER

Spain

Address

Avda. Otaola, 20, 44
20600 Eibar

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FORDESI - FORMACAO SERVICO & INVESTIGACAO

Portugal

Address

Avenida Almirante Reis, 219-3
1000 Lisboa

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IBK System- und Softwarehaus GmbH

Germany

Address

Menziger Straße 70
80992 München

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INDUSTRIAS BLOBIS

Spain

Address

Avda De Blasco Ibanez, 110
46132 Almassera

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ISARDATA COMPUTER UND SOFTWARE VERTRIEBS

Germany

Address

Winibaldstraße 27
82515 Wolfratshausen

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NOKIA CORPORATION

Finland

Address

Revontulentie, 8c, 156
02101 Espoo

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Tecnologia Energia Ambiente Materiali Srl

Italy

Address

Via G. Marconi 46/20
21027 Ispra

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Universität Bremen

Germany

Address

Klagenfurter Straße Betriebshof
28359 Bremen

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