Question

Digit designs manufactures high-quality gloves and other accessories. it already uses both computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. unfortunately, the two systems cannot communicate with each other. william warmdigit, a production manager at digit designs, has heard about software that allows cad and cam to work together, and wants to learn more about it. william is interested in a. holistic internalization of operations.
b. linear programming software.
c. computer-integrated manufacturing.
d. complex systems integration.

Answer 1

Answer:C. Computer- integrated manufacturing.

Explanation: Computer - integrated manufacturing (CIM) is an approach whereby computers are used to control the entire production process ( computer aided machines) . it is a computer application that extend beyond design and production to also include business functions of a firm.

It is a very expensive approach to manufacturing (setup and maintenance) but profitable its production is mass production.

CIM approach increases the speed of the manufacturing process and uses real-time sensors and closed-loop control processes to automate the manufacturing process.

It is widely used in the automotive, aviation, space and ship-building industries.