Computer-aided designThis article is about computer-aided design. For other meanings, see CAD (disambiguation). Computer-aided design CAD is the use of a wide range of computer-based tools that assist engineers in their design activities. It involves both software and special (CAD)
Computer-aided manufacturingIntegrating computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) with computer-aided design systems produces quicker and more efficient manufacturing processes. This methodology is applied in different manufacturing areas. Things taken care of by CAM: Verification of the d (CAM)
Knowledge managementKnowledge management (KM is the management of knowledge within organizations. Definition A widely accepted 'working definition' of knowledge management applied in worldwide organizations is available from the : :"Knowledge Management caters to the critica (KMS)
Decision support systemDecision support systems are a class of computerized information systems that support decision making activities. Definitions The concept of a decision support system (DSS) is extremely broad and its definitions vary depending upon the author's point of v (DSS)
Electronic data processingElectronic data processing also: Information Technology or IT) can refer to the use of automated methods to process commercial data. Typically, this uses relatively simple, repetitive activities to process large volumes of similar information. For example (EDP)
Geographic information systemA geographic information system (GIS) is a specialized form of an information system. In the strictest sense, it is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically-referenced information in a relational databa
Material resource planningMaterials resource planning (MRP is a type of computer software that helps manage a manufacturing process. The purpose of an MRP system is to reduce the cash needed by a manufacturing organization. This increases the organization's return on investment, d
Strategic enterprise managementStrategic Enterprise Management SEM refers to management techniques, metrics, and related tools (such as computer software) designed to assist companies in making high-level (strategic) decisions. It typicaly uses a strategic information system to manage
