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Students should be aware of how computer systems are used to plan and control manufacturing, reduce waste and respond quickly to changes in consumer demand.
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Modern industrial and commercial practice
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Efficient use of materials
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Students should be aware of how computer systems are used to plan and control manufacturing, reduce waste and respond quickly to changes in consumer demand
- This point belongs to Modern industrial and commercial practice, especially Efficient use of materials.
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Which of the following computer systems is primarily used for planning and controlling manufacturing processes?
Direct answer
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are designed to integrate and manage core business processes, including manufacturing planning and control.
Key terms
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Software used to create precision drawings or technical illustrations in product design.
- Lean Manufacturing: A production practice that considers the expenditure of resources in any aspect other than the direct creation of value for the end customer to be wasteful.
Common trap
Confusing CAD with CAM: Remember that CAD is used for designing products, while CAM is used for the actual manufacturing process.
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- The use of computer systems.
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