COMPUTER

INTEGRATED
MANUFACTURING
(CIM)
?WHAT IS CIM

Basically Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is

the manufacturing approach of
using computers to control the entire
production  process.
?WHAT IS CIM

CIM is the integration of all enterprise operations

and activities around a common

corporate data repository.

?WHAT IS CIM

It is the use of integrated systems and data

communications coupled with new managerial
philosophies.
?WHAT IS CIM

CIM is not a product that can be purchased and

installed.

It is a way of thinking and solving problems.

 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.
CHALLENGES IN MANUFACTURING
 TYPES OF
MANUFACTURING

i. Continuous Process Industries

ii. Mass Production Industries
iii. Batch Production (Discrete Manufacturing)
FOUR-PLAN CONCEPT OF
MANUFACTURING
 CIM OBJECTIVES
 Simplify production processes, product designs, and factory organization as a vital
foundation to automation and integration.
 Automate production processes and the business functions that support them with
computers, machines, and robots.
 Integrate all production and support processes using computer networks, cross-
functional business software, and other information technologies.
CIM HARDWARE
:COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING

i. Manufacturing equipment such as CNC machines or computerized work

centers,
robotic work cells, DNC/FMS systems, work handling and tool handling
devices,
storage devices, sensors, shop floor data collection devices, inspection
machines
etc.

ii. Computers, controllers, CAD/CAM systems, workstations / terminals,

data entry
terminals, bar code readers, RFID tags, printers, plotters and other
peripheral
devices, modems, cables, connectors etc.,
CIM SOFTWARE
COMPRISES COMPUTER PROGRAMMES TO CARRY OUT THE
:FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS

Management Information System

Sales
Marketing
Finance
Database Management
Modeling and Design
Analysis
Simulation
Communications
Monitoring
Production Control
Manufacturing Area Control
Job Tracking
CIM SOFTWARE
COMPRISES COMPUTER PROGRAMMES TO CARRY OUT THE
:FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS

Inventory Control
Shop Floor Data Collection
Order Entry
Materials Handling
Device Drivers
Process Planning
Manufacturing Facilities Planning
Work Flow Automation
Business Process Engineering
Network Management
Quality Management
 A CIM SYSTEM CONSISTS OF THE
:FOLLOWING BASIC COMPONENTS

 I. Machine tools and related equipment

II. Material Handling System (MHS)
III. Computer Control System
IV. Human factor/labor
 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS ARE
REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING
OBJECTIVES TO BE COMPETITIVE IN A
GLOBAL CONTEXT.
• Reduction in inventory
• Lower the cost of the product
• Reduce waste
• Improve quality
• Increase flexibility in manufacturing to achieve immediate and rapid
response to:
• Product changes
• Production changes
• Process change
• Equipment change
• Change of personnel
:CIMS BENEFITS

1. Increased machine utilization

2. Reduced direct and indirect labor
3. Reduce mfg. lead time
4. Lower in process inventory
5. Scheduling flexibility
6. etc.
THE ELEMENTS OF CIM
SYSTEM
1. Marketing
2. Product Design
3. Planning
4. Purchase
5. Manufacturing Engineering
6. Factory Automation Hardware
7. Warehousing
8. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
9. Finance
10. Information Management
POTANTIAL 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
POTANTIAL BENEFITS OF CIM

 Greater flexibility and responsiveness

 Improved competitiveness
 Lower total cost
 Shorter customer lead time
 Increase in manufacturing productivity
 Decrease in work-in process inventory
 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.