The book achieves its aim of balancing material on technology (both manufacturing and information) with that on research, on organisational and social aspects, and on the more pragmatic implementation issues. - International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing; ...a very valuable contribution to current thinking in manufacture which will last for decades to come, and is therefore highly recommended. -Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems.; The book is well structured and presents interesting material on the subject of SFC. Each chapter comprises a separate introduction and conclusion in addition to an overview of each part. Overall the book presents a good balance between research and industrial practice. - International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing