TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER TITLE Page

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[FONT="] [FONT="]Title Page i

Abstract ii

[FONT="] Acknowledgment iii

[FONT="] Table of Contents iv

[FONT="] List of Table vi

[FONT="] List of Figures vii

I INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Statement of Problem and Significance of the Study 2

1.3 Objectives 2

1.4 Scope and limitations 3

1.5 Organization of the Report 3

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II LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Definition of Information Technology (IT) 6

2.2 IT in Manufacturing:Computer Aided Technology (CAT) 6

2.3 Componen of CAT: CNC Machine, CAD, CAM 8

2.3.1 Computer Numerical Control Machine (CNC Machine) 8

2.3.2 Computer Aided Design (CAD) 9

2.3.3 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) 12

2.4 The CAT Application in Thailand and South Korea 14

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III DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL FOR ANALYZING MAJOR FACTORS IN INTRODUCTION OF CAT

3.1 Background for the Analytical Framework 17

[FONT="] 3.2 Knowledge Infrastructure 18

3.2.1 Knowledge Required For CNC Machines 18

3.2.2 Knowledge Required of CAD Users 20

3.2.3 Knowledge Required For CAM Users 20

3.2.4 Computer Knowledge and English Skills 21

[FONT="] 3.2.5 Maintenance Related Knowledge required 21

[FONT="] 3.2.6 Training 21

[FONT="] 3.3 Internal Assets 22

[FONT="] 3.3.1 Capital Consideration 22

[FONT="] 3.3.2 Existing Machines 22

[FONT="] 3.3.3 Buildings and Workshops 23

[FONT="] 3.3.4 Work-force 23

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[FONT="] 3.4 Target Product 23

[FONT="] 3.5 Management 24

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IV CASE STUDY

4.1 Company Profile 26

4.1.1 History of Company 26

4.1.2 Corporate Strategy 27

4.1.3 Products and Production Process 28

4.1.4 Organizational Structure and Management 30

4.1.5 Machines and Equipment 33

4.1.6 Sales and Financial Records 34

4.2. Analysis of Company Conditions for CAT Introduction 36

4.2.1 Management 36

4.2.2 Knowledge Infrastructure 36

4.2.3 Internal Assets 40

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V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusions 45

5.1.1 The Needs of Plant to Introduce CNC Machine, CAD, and CAM 45

5.1.2 Favorable Conditions for the Introduction of CNC Machine, CAD,

and CAM 45

5.1.3 Barriers to the Introduction 46

5.1.4 Problem Analysis 47

5.2 Recommendations 49

[FONT="] 5.3 Recommendations for Further Research 50

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[FONT="] References 51

[FONT="] Appendix 53

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