WISL Process Management Scenario
An interface data base of fixed length records is maintained to serve as the basis for data collection systems(e.g. those supplied by Intelligent Instruments Inc or Data Net Corp).
Interface details vary by client system but the general approach involves accessing files on the server via TCP/IP through NFS or passing files between client and server utilizing FTP.
The WISL Process Management system running on the server provides information about batches to be produced and related control data and the data collection systems return information about the results of production.
A routine is available for the foreman or production supervisor to record summary results of production activity at the end of a shift.