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Chapter 10
Executing the e-Factory
Roadmap
Purpose of This Chapter
The purpose of this chapter is to describe the necessary considerations and
steps that should be taken to have a successful execution of the e-factory
roadmap. Ultimately, the level of success depends on how well the people
in the organization and the processes in which they are employed are prepared
for the changes and the new technology. The key steps in a successful e-factory
implementation include:
1. Making the decision to implement
2. Preparing the business processes for the technology
3. Training or acquiring the people
4. Acquiring the technology
5. Implementing the technology ...