I -- 1. Overview Summary -- 2. Structure of the A.R.I. -- 3. Summary of Plenary Expositions -- II -- 4. Workshop Reports -- III -- 5. Final Plenary Discussion and Conclusions -- IV -- 6. Introduction -- 7. Papers Presented -- Theme Paper I Systems Concepts Relevant to the Problem of Integrated Production Systems -- Theme Paper II The Nature of Action Research -- Theme Paper III Methodology Related to Integrated Production Systems -- A Classification Scheme for Master Production Scheduling -- On the Design and Monitoring of a Master Production Scheduling Function in a Manufacturing Resource Planning Environment -- Improving Manufacturing Efficiency With Better Logistical Control -- Use of Group Technology Concepts in Integrated Production Planning -- A Cluster Algorithm for Process Layout -- Mathematical Design Tools for Integrated Production Systems -- Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing Systems -- Simulation of Production Systems With DESFOR -- Automation in Perspective - An Overview -- Integration and the Definition of Responsibilities -- Production Planning in a Small Firm in the Glass Industry -- Need Assessment - A Tool for Improving Manufacturing System Design -- Manufacturing Lead Times. A Key Control Factor for the Production/Marketing Integration in Small Component-Manufacturing Firms -- Manufacturing Management: Effects on Productivity and Quality -- Integrated Design and Production Systems for Strategic Production -- Problems in Formalizing Production Planning in a Threshold Country -- A Systems Approach Used in Defining Higher Management Information Needs in a Manfacturing Company, Principles and Methodology -- Manufacturing Systems Research: Impressions of a Research Programme -- List of Contributors.