Author Question: Even thriving and high-performing organizations need to continuously change the way they operate ... (Read 18 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Even thriving and high-performing organizations need to continuously change the way they operate over time.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Explain the advantages of the computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) technique.

What will be an ideal response?

daiying98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

In flexible manufacturing systems, the key factor that prevents the cost increases associated with changing operations is the use of a computer-controlled system to manage operations. Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is an advanced manufacturing technique that controls the changeover from one operation to another by means of the commands given to the machines through computer software. A CIM system eliminates the need to retool machines physically. Within the system are a number of computer-controlled machines, each capable of automatically producing a range of components. They are controlled by a master computer, which schedules the movement of parts between machines in order to assemble different products from the various components that each machine makes.