Hypermedia information systems in industry

The requirements for industrial strength hypermedia are well known. If hype rmedia applications are to be used successfully in the industrial environme nt, then considerable effort is required to integrate them into the organis ation's current business practices. This implies that any proposed model mu st be simple to maintain and implement, as well as bringing real benefits t o the organisation as a whole. This article discusses the development of su ch a system, and its implementation and evaluation to support manufacturing operations at Pirelli Cables, Eastleigh.