Study on the development and future trends of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) through bibliographical and bibliometric analysis

Abstract

The concept of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) began to be discussed in the last century, specifically in the 1970s. This work examines the initial concepts of CIM, showing what the expectations with its implementation in manufacturing industries were. Through a comprehensive literature search, based on a bibliometric analysis, we sought to verify when the culmination of research and publications regarding this topic took place and how it evolved. Finally, we present the future trends for the manufacturing plant’s floor technologies that allow for the integration of information across all departments.

Keywords

• CIM
• Integration
• Manufacturing plant floor