Distributed Processing at Champion International: A Case Study of Software Productivity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Christine V. Bullen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484635611 ISBN 13: 9780484635615

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Distributed Processing at Champion International: A Case Study of Software Productivity examines how Champion International built a distributed processing environment to boost software productivity.

This non-fiction study follows the development of CDPS and Champtalk at Champion, showing how a large, multi‑divisional company organized its information systems to support many businesses. It explains the goals, the technology, and the management practices that shaped their approach to productivity and control.

• Learn how CDPS combines database, transaction, and application components into a portable, hardware‑friendly system.
• See how Champtalk’s language design affects coding, documentation, and portability across machines.
• Explore how Champion structured project planning, cost tracking, and prioritization to align MIS work with business needs.
• Understand the trade-offs between interactive versus batch processing in a distributed setting.

Ideal for readers interested in real‑world software productivity, distributed systems, and the practical challenges of managing large IT projects in a manufacturing environment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484635611
• ISBN 13: 9780484635615
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 57