In the context of number of technologies used to control and streamline a manufacturing process,the goal of a _____ system is to tie together all aspects of production,including order processing,product design,manufacturing,inspection and quality control,and shipping.
A) computer-assisted manufacturing
B) computer integrated manufacturing
C) flexible manufacturing system
D) computer-assisted design

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The goal of a computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) system is to integrate all aspects of production, from order processing to shipping. This includes utilizing various technologies such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to streamline the manufacturing process. A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a type of CIM system that is designed to be adaptable to changes in production needs. Computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) specifically refers to the use of computers to control the manufacturing process.

In the Context of Number of Technologies Used to Control