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Surviving Supply Chain Integration Strategies for Small Manufacturers (2000) / Chapter Skim
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... At the lowest level, CAM includes programmable machines controlled by a centralized computer. At the highest level, largescale systems integration includes control and supervisory systems.
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... The LAN, through the control center, allows devices, such as computers, bar code readers, programmable controllers, and CNC machines, to communicate with each other for control and exchange of information. Materials requirements planning (MRP or MRP I)
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... . A direct outgrowth and extension of closed-loop MRP I through the integration of business plans, purchase commitment reports, sales objectives, manufacturing capabilities, and cash-flow constraints.
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... Virtual enterprise. An opportunity-driven partnership or association of enterprises with shared customer loyalties designed to share infrastructure, research and development, risks, and costs and to link complementary functions.
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