5. Glossary

CIM (computer integrated manufacturing)

The vision of factory computerization promoted in the 1980s considered a set of layers or levels. This vision was mainly dictated by the different communication networks at each level.

Equipment

Physical elements of a production facility (machines, workstations, etc.)

ERP (enterprise resource planning)

CAPM (computer-aided production management)

Now often integrated into ERP systems.

ISA (industrial standard for automation)

American association behind numerous international automation standards.

MES (manufacturing execution system)

Production follow-up.

Object model