| Article ID: | iaor19921214 |
| Country: | Italy |
| Volume: | 20 |
| Issue: | 55 |
| Start Page Number: | 27 |
| End Page Number: | 35 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1990 |
| Journal: | Ricerca Operativa |
| Authors: | Belletti Mario |
| Keywords: | practice |
This paper starts with a brief historical review of the applications of computerized flexible automation in IBM production systems. Then we present relevant applications in IBM plants and, on the basis of the experiences and the results obtained, we will try to draw indications on possible developments and on the general lines which should be followed to face today an application project of computer integrated manufacturing.