Presents examples of systems developed under ESPRIT CIME, and reviews the current research on applying CIM to manufacturing, both for engineers and technical experts in the technology, and for managers wishing to incorporate it into their processes. Among the topics are multi-stage orders release as a basic component of a distributed shop-floor control architecture in coexistent manufacturing, efficient logistics to improve productivity, and the role of radio frequency identification. The 40 papers, from a conference in Amsterdam, May 1993, are reproduced from typescript. No subject index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.