Future general models of manufacturing systems, Intelligent communication network systems for information processes in manufacturing, Environmental protection; minimum use of energy and materials, Recycling and refurbishment, Economic justification methods; Clean manufacturing processes, Energy efficient processes, Technology innovation in manufacturing processes, more flexibility and autonomy in processing modules that compose manufacturing system, Better interaction or harmony among various components and functions of manufacturing; Methods and tools to support process re-engineering, Modeling tools to support the analysis and development of manufacturing strategies; Promotion and development projects for an improved image of manufacturing, better manufacturing workforce/education and training, more effective operation of autonomous offshore plants, improved corporate technical memory, Development of appropriate performance measures for new manufacturing paradigms; Information processes and logistics across the value chain; Business, functional and technical architectures in support of engineering cooperation, Concurrent engineering across the extended enterprise, Assigning cost liability/risk and reward to the elements of the extended enterprise team.
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