System Integration
Description
This module will look at the data architecture of a manufacturing plant from manufacturing floor up to ERP level in accordance with the ISA-95. Students will learn how to assess an existing data architecture and plan for a new one taking into account validation requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Analyse and critically evaluate published literature in the area of:system integration in manufacturing.
Critically assess the existing data architecture of a manufacturing plant and its components.
Design specification for a data architecture based on user requirements.
Plan horizontal and vertical integration of a data architecture in a manufacturing system.
Develop a data management system for a manufacturing process.
Develop an integration plan considering validation.
Lead a team through the problem-solving and the decision-making process.
Disseminate and discuss research findings amongst peers.