Department Of General Management

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL MANAGEMENT IM101: INFORMATION SYSTEM IN ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPANTS NAMES

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1.MAWALA, BERNARD

2008-04-00979

2.EMANUEL, SISTUS

2008-04-03050

3.MATEM, HONEST A.

2008-04-00150

4.JOEL, GOODLUCK

2008-04-00330

5.MEMIRIEKI, LOISILIGAKI

2008-04-00813

6.KAMNDE, VERONICA G.

2008-04-01814

7.SAMBA, ELIZABETH A.

2008-04-03153

8.PANGA, OBARSILANTA

2008-04-03066

9.MINJA, GILBERT

2008-04-00156

10.FELIS, GETRUDE S.

2008-04-03196

QUESTION Define the following terms; Robotics, Computer Aided Manufacture(CAM), Just-InTime, Material Requirement Planning(MRP).

Robotics Robotics is derived from the Czech word robota meaning “compulsory labour” Its a self governing programmable electronically device used in industry and in scientific research to perform a task. Robotics refers to the design and use of robots. It is the science and technology related to computer controlled mechanical devices such as automated tools commonly found in automobile assembly lines. This is used in increasing quality of the products and consistency of work where they perform more quickly, cheaply and accurately than human in conducting set routines. Computer Aided Design(CAM) The process by which computers are employed to enhance the manufacturers and development of products more quickly, accurately, and with reduced cost by the appropriate application of computer technology ;where as it provides greater manufacturing flexibility as they allow companies to respond quickly to market demands and new product development. Just- In -Time (JIN) Its the manufacturing system which deal with the manufacturing and stock control system in which goods are produced and delivered as they are required ;Its designed to eliminate waste and avoid the need for large stocks. Material requirement planning (MRP) Its a software based production, planning and inventory control system used to manage manufacturing process; its not common now days because its functions can be conducted by hands as well. Its designed to attain three main objectives such as material and products are available for production and delivery to customers, maintain lowest possible level of inventory and planning manufacturing activities, delivery schedules and purchasing activities.