Using PDM to create a virtually integrated manufacturing enterprise

Conference · Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1997

OSTI ID:532560

Lapetina, N; Neugebauer, G

In late 1993, the authors` mission expanded from engineering design to also encompass production of neutron generator devices. They completed a gap analysis of the tools needed to support this emerging production assignment and, as a result, introduced a Product Data Management (PDM) system. This implementation includes basic PDM features, Web access, interfaces to the production floor and suppliers, and other utilities. They carefully strategized, piloted and assessed the integration of the PDM system into their business. Their efforts have prepared them to enter the next tier to further integrate their key operational resources to include their external suppliers.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 532560
• Report Number(s): SAND--97-1926C; CONF-971071--2; ON: DE97007975
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

07 ISOTOPE AND RADIATION SOURCES
COMPUTER NETWORKS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
MANUFACTURING
NEUTRON GENERATORS
ON-LINE SYSTEMS
PRODUCTION