There are multifaceted uses of glasses in different forms and shapes. Although the raw materials and basic scientific processes of making glass articles are the same, the uses of glass, the manufacturing and business of the same items have a variant, depending on their application. Many down-line processes are also involved to give glass a variety in type of product and area of application. Container glass manufacturing is different from flat glass manufacturing and it also differs from tableware and decorative glasses. Glass industries are also different in terms of their production capacity and technology used: fully automatic, semi-automatic or labour intensive. The Indian glass industry is poised to grow at an unprecedented rate, fuelled by growth in sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, retail, automotive, food and beverages. In recent years, important changes in the use and application of glass are being observed. This article examines how computers and software solutions can be helpful.
