COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING -- Out With the Old?

What's already seen as a big barrier to adoption is the existing installed base of equipment and software that is not JDF capable or compliant. This obstacle may not be as challenging to overcome as some fear, though.

Doing a capabilities audit of the entire workflow is the best place to start. Systems that are already PPF/CIP3 capable likely will be upgradeable (in the near future) to JDF compliance with new software from the manufacturer.