Authors: Irani, Z.; Ezingeard, J-N.; Grieve, R.J.

Source: International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, Volume 12, Numbers 2-3, 13 July 2003 , pp. 90-101(12)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Abstract:

The adoption of modern manufacturing technology often requires a large amount of investment, which ultimately needs justification. However, many organisations are increasingly reluctant to pursue capital investments in new technology because it is widely considered that traditional approaches to project justification often overemphasise short-term tangible benefits, and undervalue long-term strategic focuses. The result all too often is indecision. The authors of this paper present a taxonomy of project appraisal techniques, which are used to evaluate manufacturing Information Technology (IT) projects. As the use of IT extends further into the manufacturing domain, there is a growing need to identify a suitable mechanism, which addresses the misalignment between tangible and intangible project implications. As a result, the authors present a conceptual framework, which integrates strategic, tactical, operational and financial dimensions into the investment decision making process.

Keywords: COMPUTING JOURNALS; Computing Science, Applications and Software; TECHNICAL JOURNALS; Materials and Manufacturing; Simulation and Modelling

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.1999.000193

Affiliations: 1: Department of Information Systems and Computing, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UK. Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, UK. Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Systems, Brunel

Publication date: 2003-07-13

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• The International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology addresses issues of computer applications, information and communication systems, software engineering and management, CAD/CAM/CAE, numerical analysis and simulations, finite element methods and analyses, robotics, computer applications in multimedia and new technologies, computer aided learning and training.

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