A life cycle model for computer integrated manufacturing systems

This paper, proposes a 7-phase life cycle model which applies to Computer Integrated Manufacturing systems. The model emphasizes product design and manufacturing design activities of CIM to secure the critical success factors of CIM systems such as high quality, adaptability, productivity, and flexibility. It is argued that the product design aspect would be divided into three phases conceptual design, embodiment design, and detailed design. The conceptual design phase is to build a conceptual model of the product based on requirements and specifications which reflect ‘the voice of the customer’. The embodiment design pahse utilizes specific design tools such as DFM, CAE, and CAD, and results in a concrete model of the product and parts. The detailed design phase is to create a working prototype of the product and design tools such as DFA, CAD, and CAM are employed in this phase. The output of the product design activity is to be the input for the manufacturing design activity. Using the proposed model, one can effectively and efficiently manufacture a high-quality, low-cost product with short delivery time, and above all achieve customer’s satisfaction. [In Korean.]