Multimedia applications in production information management.

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by Ip Kin-ting, Joma.Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1993.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 47-49).ABSTRACT --- p.iiTABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.vChapterChapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1Background --- p.1Objective --- p.2Report Organization --- p.2Chapter II. --- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY --- p.3Methodology --- p.3Problem Definition --- p.3Information Needs --- p.3Information Collection --- p.4Analysis and Conclusion --- p.4Chapter III. --- MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY - AN OVERVIEW --- p.5Definition --- p.5Benefits --- p.6Major Components of Multimedia systems --- p.6Typical Multimedia Systems --- p.12Multimedia Standards --- p.15Existing Multimedia Applications --- p.16The Trend --- p.18Summary --- p.20Chapter IV. --- PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - AN OVERVIEW --- p.22Definition --- p.22Major Production Management Activities --- p.22Manufacturing Resource Planning --- p.26Just-in-time Manufacturing --- p.27Computerised Production Information Systems --- p.28The Trend --- p.32Summary --- p.34Chapter V. --- INTERVIEW REPORTS --- p.35Rototech --- p.35Kitty & Kettie Supermarket Limited --- p.36Summary --- p.36Chapter VI. --- MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY IN PRODUCTION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT --- p.37The Role of Multimedia Technology in Production Information Management --- p.37Existing Applications --- p.38The Opportunities --- p.41Summary --- p.43Chapter VII. --- CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.44BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.4