THE MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY WITHIN AN ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING FRAMEWORK

Many attempts at implementing Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) technologies are unsuccessful. This paper presents a methodology for t he strategic management of technologies such as those involved in CIM. This methodology, entitled the Enterprise Engineering methodology, is based on the premis that technology should only be implemented after the basic foundations are put in place. The methodology is an integrat ed sociotechnical framework that addresses organizational, cultural, p rocess, and technological issues. To place the methodology in focus, t he paper first presents an overview of the current manufacturing envir onment. The methodology is then discussed in depth. The development an d implementation experiences with the methodology are also presented.