Optimal span of control in CIM systems
In: International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Jg. 7 (1994-03-01), S. 129-135
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A common representation of manufacturing planning and control in CIM systems is in the form of a hierarchy of controllers. An important issue in terms of data management and communication in such systems is the quantity and quality of information exchanged between the controllers. Just as in an organizational hierarchy, the span of control of each decisionmaker or controller has considerable influence on the quantity and quality of information exchanged. In this study, we determine the optimal span of control based on quantitative factors that shape the multilevel coordination in the CIM hierarchy. The control scope in the study is limited to the bottom two levels of such a hierarchical chain of control, namely, the workstation controller and the automation module (or device controller). These two levels are responsible for executing the production plans and schedules developed in the upper levels of the CIM hierarchy. The ability of the workstation controller to maintain bidirectional communicat...
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Optimal span of control in CIM systems
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Bengu, Golgen |
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Zeitschrift: | International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Jg. 7 (1994-03-01), S. 129-135 |
Veröffentlichung: | Informa UK Limited, 1994 |
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ISSN: | 1362-3052 (print) ; 0951-192X (print) |
DOI: | 10.1080/09511929408944601 |
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