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COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING (CAE)
It refers to the use of computers to perform a wide variety of tasks
such as design, analysis, manufacturing, and material requirements
planning (MRP).
COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAM)
It refers to use of computers to control production equipment (e.g.
drills, lathes, and milling machines) and related machinery.
COMPUTER-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (CIM)
It refers to use of computers to control the entire manufacturing
process. CIM integrates many different operations of manufacturing
process. Processes can exchange information among each other and
initiate appropriate actions.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENT PLANNING (MRP)
It refers to use of software to manage the manufacturing process.
MRP is a production planning and inventory control system that helps
monitor and control inventory and demand forecasting.
MRP-II
It is an extension of MRP which also includes software that helps in
scheduling, real-time tracking of production, and monitoring of product
quality.
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