What term is used to describe the integration of product design, process planning, and manufacturing using an integrated computer system?
A) CAD/CAM
B) AGV
C) AS/RS
D) FMS
E) CIM

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CIM stands for Computer Integrated Manufacturing and is the term used to describe the integration of product design, process planning, and manufacturing using an integrated computer system. CIM includes various technologies such as CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing), FMS (flexible manufacturing system), and other computer-based manufacturing systems. AGV (automated guided vehicle) and AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval system) are specific types of material handling systems and do not necessarily involve the integration of product design and process planning.

What Term Is Used to Describe the Integration of Product