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CIM System Implementation Handbook
The revised edition is in electronic format using Microsoft Word 2000 for Windows.
The handbook is written in a concise style so that it can be used as a hands-on guide by project managers, facilitators or consultants responsible for the implementation of an information and control system. The text can be used as an instructor guide. A complete set of visual support materials are included which can be easily converted into overhead transparencies. The illustrations have been created with Microsoft Power Point and imported as objects to the Microsoft Word for Windows document.
While this handbook has been written for implementation of production and inventory management systems, the principles apply to all business systems. The checklists can be modified by the user to apply to other business systems applications.
The handbook consists of nine chapters and an appendix containing 15 visuals and two forms for system implementation.
Chapter 1
 | System Overview -- Functions of Subsystems -- Things To Do |
Chapter 2
| Getting Started -- Top Management Commitment -- Objectives of the System |
| Top Management Direction -- Things To Do |
Chapter 3
| Task Force Approach -- Task Force Organization -- Steering Committee |
| Project Manager -- Project Teams -- Technical Guidance -- Things To Do |
Chapter 4
| Use of Consultants -- How to Select a Consultant -- Things To Do |
Chapter 5
| System Analysis and Plan -- Survey Check List -- Summarizing the Findings |
| Developing the Plan -- Approval of the Plan -- Things To Do |
Chapter 6
| Hardware and Software -- Computer Hardware -- Systems Analysts/Programmers |
| Software Packages -- Things To Do |
Chapter 7
| Education and Training -- Planning the Program -- Seminars -- In House Seminars |
| Establishing a Company Library -- Things To Do |
Chapter 8
| Cost Benefit Analysis -- Developing the Cost Estimate -- Estimating the Benefits |
| Things To Do |
Chapter 9
| System Implementation -- Project Team Action -- Maintaining Momentum |
The actions required for system implementation are summarized at the end of each chapter as a listing of "Things To Do". The exception is Chapter 9, System Implementation, which is in itself a listing of the actions required to execute the plan and install the system.
Usually there is a great deal of enthusiasm at the outset of the project. As time goes by the enthusiasm and expectations wane, sometimes to a point of complete apathy to the project. What does it take to see a systems project through to successful completion?
The handbook contains practical solutions and sound approaches. The techniques are
tried and proven.
They work. They are based on the author's thirty years of experience in
industry. Please see "about the author" below.
The Center guarantees a full refund of the cost if the information is not as described in this information sheet.
HOW TO ORDER
The cost of the System Implementation Handbook in Microsoft Word for Windows, Version 6.0 is US$29.95 postpaid for delivery in the USA.
The cost is US$34.95 postpaid for delivery via airmail to destinations outside the USA.
Please make check payable to: Center for Inventory Management
and mail to: Center for Inventory Management, 4939 Forestglade Circle Stone Mountain, GA 30087, USA.
Note: If you do not have a copy of Microsoft Word, Microsoft distributes a shareware program called The Microsoft Word Viewer. This is an application that allows you to view and print MS Word documents. The MS Word Viewer (16 bit) for Windows can be mailed with the handbook without additional charge. However, you must request it at time of ordering. A 32 bit version for Windows95 only is available at http://www.microsoft.com/MSWord/.
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Copyright © 1997
Last modified: October 03, 2010