HandZone, a manufacturer of high-quality gloves and a variety of accessories, already has both computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. Unfortunately, the two systems cannot communicate with each other. David Warmdigit, a production manager at HandZone, has heard about some software that allows CAD and CAM to work together, and wants to learn more about it. David is interested in:
A) linear programming software.
B) holistic internalization of operations.
C) computer-integrated manufacturing.
D) complex systems integration.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Computer-integrated manufacturing is a method of manufacturing in which the entire production process is controlled by computer technology. This includes the integration of CAD and CAM systems, among other things. Therefore, computer-integrated manufacturing is the best choice for HandZone's problem of integrating their existing CAD and CAM systems.

HandZone, a Manufacturer of High-Quality Gloves and a Variety of Accessories