Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
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ISBN: 9780133128741
Author: Serope Kalpakjian, Steven Schmid
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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In what ways have computers had an impact on manufacturing?

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Explain the ways showing computers had an impact on manufacturing.

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Manufacturing is a system which is complex due to its diverse human and physical elements. If in the system any disturbance or change occurs then its effect need to be analyzed and timely adjustments should made. Computers play an important role for manufacturing organizations as there is a system known as computer-integrated manufacturing which involves computerized integration with many of the aspects like product design, production, process planning, operations, and management. It is a methodology which is mainly effective for large-scale integrated system which includes machines, computers and their controls.

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