What is CIM's ultimate goal?
A) Computerized integration of partial phases of manufacturing
B) Computerized integration from initial customer order to final shipment
C) Computerized integration of inventory control
D) Manufacture of a wide variety of products with frequent human intervention

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CIM's ultimate goal is to achieve computerized integration from the initial customer order to the final shipment, encompassing all phases of manufacturing, including design, planning, purchasing, production, inventory control, and distribution. Option A is only partial integration, Option C focuses only on inventory control, and Option D involves frequent human intervention which goes against the idea of achieving automation and efficiency through computerized integration. Therefore, B is the best choice.

What Is CIM's Ultimate Goal