ABSTRACT
Manufacturing plays a vital role in European economy and society, and is expected to continue as a major generator of wealth in the foreseeable future. A competitive manufacturing industry is essential for the prosperity of Europe, especially in the face of accelerating deindustrialisation. This book provides a broad vision of the future of manufac
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I Advanced manufacturing: Foresight and roadmapping initiatives
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Part II Product lifecycle management
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Part III Sustainable products and processes
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Part IV Production scheduling and control
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Part V Benchmarking and performance measures
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Part VI Industrial services
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Part VII Human factors and education in manufacturing
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Part VIII Collaborative engineering
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Part IX Supply chain integration