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Definition of CIM
CIM is the integration of the total
manufacturing enterprise through the use
of
integrated
systems
and
data
communications
coupled
with
new
managerial philosophies that improve
organizational and personnel efficiency.
Computer-integrated manufacturing(CIM) is
the
manufacturingapproach
of
usingcomputers to control the entire
productionprocess.
What is CIM?
CIM
Potential Benefits of
CIM
Improved
customer service
Improved quality
Shorter time to market with new products
Shorter flow time
Shorter vendor lead time
Reduced inventory levels
Improved schedule performance
Greater flexibility and responsiveness
Improved competitiveness
Lower total cost
Shorter customer lead time
Increase in manufacturing productivity
Decrease in work-in process inventory
Manufacturing Method
As a method of manufacturing, three
components distinguish CIM from other
manufacturing methodologies:
Means for data storage, retrieval,
manipulation and presentation;
Mechanisms for sensing state and modifying
processes;
Algorithms for uniting the data processing
component with the sensor/modification
component.
CIM is an example of the implementation
ofInformation and Communication
Technologies(ICTs) in manufacturing.
Schematic diagram of
the CIM
Key challenges
There are three major challenges for the development of a
smoothly
operating
computer-integrated
manufacturing
system:
Integration
Data
Process
Subsystems in
computer-integrated
manufacturing
CAD
CAE
CAM
CAPP
Cont
CAQ
DN
C
CNC
PN
C
Advantages
Responsiveness to shorter
product life cycles
Better process control
emphasizes product
quality and uniformity.
Supports and co-ordinates
exchange of information
Designs components for
machines.
Decreases the cost of
production and
maintenance
Disadvantages
Unfamiliar
technologies used.
Requires major
change in corporate
culture.
Reduction in short
term profit.
Perceived risk is high.
High maintenance
cost and expensive
implementation.
Conclusion
Computer-integrated
manufacturing(CIM)
themanufacturingapproach
usingcomputersto control
productionprocess.
the
is
of
entire
This
integration
allows
individual
processes to exchange information with
each other and initiate actions.
Through