CIM (Computer-integrated manufacturing) is a method of manufacturing in which the entire production process is controlled by computer.
Under categories:
- CAD/CAM (Computer-aided design/Computer-aided manufacturing)
- CAPP (Computer-aided process planning)
- ERP (Enterprise resource planning)
- CNC (computer numerical control)
- DNC, direct numerical control machine tools
- FMS, flexible machining systems
- ASRS, automated storage and retrieval systems
- AGV, automated guided vehicles Robotics Automated conveyance systems
- Robotics
- Automated conveyance systems
- Project management software|computerized scheduling and production control
- CAQ (Computer-aided quality assurance)
- A business system integrated by a common database
- Lean Manufacturing
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