Mendonca, J.M.J.M.MendoncaSchulte, J.J.Schulte2022-03-082022-03-081993https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/321116This paper puts into focus the relevance of the use of integrated shop floor management tools, supported by a real-time information link between the plant floor and the management level, within the scope of a Lean Production strategy. First, the new challenges posed to supplier companies in lean environments are emphasised and a new approach to technology transfer is outlined. While this results in the need for improved shop floor information management, available systems feature a number of limitations and deficiencies which are highlighted. The way Esprit Project 5478 SHOP-CONTROL, which received considerable attention from end-users in the automotive supplier industry, has addressed these requirements is then presented, as well as some results from its pilot installation.deAutomobilindustrieAutomotive industry requirementlean productionshop floor controlZuführen670Integrated shop floor control in automotive supplier industries - prerequisite for lean productionconference paper