Abstract
This paper describes the GRAI Integrated Methodology and identifies the need for computer tools to support enterprise modelling,design and integration. The IMAGIM tool is then evaluated in terms of its ability to support the GRAI Integrated Methodology. The GRAI Integrated Methodology is an Enterprise Integration methodology developed to support the design of CIM systems . The GRAI Integrated Methodology consists of the GRAI model and a structured approach. The latest addition to the methodology is the IMAGIM software tool developed by the GRAI research group for the specific purpose of supporting the methodology.
Highlights
Work on the GRAI-GIM methodology started in the 1970's at the GRAI Laboratory of the University of Bordeaux
Doumeingts et al, 1992] With the subsequent developments of CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) systems, the GRAI (Graphs with Results and Activities Interrelated) methodology was extended to include the design of the entire manufacturing system in order to support the design of such CIM systems
By aiding the modelling of an Integrated Manufacturing System, the methodology provides the user with the specifications for the particular CIM system
Summary
Work on the GRAI-GIM methodology started in the 1970's at the GRAI Laboratory of the University of Bordeaux. Doumeingts et al, 1992] With the subsequent developments of CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) systems, the GRAI (Graphs with Results and Activities Interrelated) methodology was extended to include the design of the entire manufacturing system in order to support the design of such CIM systems. This was the start of GIM (GRAI Integrated Methodology). By aiding the modelling of an Integrated Manufacturing System, the methodology provides the user with the specifications for the particular CIM system
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