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Module 9: Computer IntegratedManufacturing (CIM)
Issues that attract companies to CIM - correct answer ✔-Higher Competition
in world market
-Greater Product Diversity
-Short Product Life Cycle
-High Product variety and complexity
-smaller batch sizes
COMPANIES NEED TO BE:
-Flexible
-Adaptable
-Responsive
CIM at enterprise level - correct answer ✔CIM involves a basic strategy of
integrating manufacturing facilities & systems in an enterprise through the
computer and computer networks.
CIM at manufacturing plant level - correct answer ✔CIM is the manufacturing
approach of using computers to integrate and control the entire production
process.
CIM allows for: (3) digital _________ of _______ - correct answer ✔a) digital
exchange of information among various processes (through computer
networks)
b) digital monitoring of processes
c) digital controlling of operations' sequences (executing commands/actions)
, CIM Subsystems (6) - correct answer ✔1. CAD/CAM
2. CNC
3. Automated material handling systems:
4. Robotics
5. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
6. Business functions: Accounting, marketing,........
ALL integrated by a common database through networks: wireless and/or
hardwired
Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) - correct answer
✔*Justification:
-Inventory control and accuracy is important
- Production flexibility is essential
- High land cost areas
- No limit on building height
Other Notes:
-Widely used in manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, warehouses
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) - correct answer ✔*Justification:
-Repetitive movement of materials over a distance
- When on-time delivery is critical and late deliveries are causing inefficiency.
- Processes where tracking material is important.
Other Notes:
-Generally forklift sized wheeled cars
-Often assisted by magnetic strips or lasers
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