Valuetronics, an Electronics Company, Is Currently in the Preproduction Stage

question 23

Multiple Choice

Valuetronics, an electronics company, is currently in the preproduction stage of launching one of its new stereo systems. In order to analyze the feasibility of the product, Valuetronics adopts an integrated system that allows it to manufacture the product before it physically exists, that is, the system allows Valuetronics to finalize the design of the stereo, analyze it, and do a test-run. In this context, Valuetronics is using a(n) _____.

• A) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• B) flexible manufacturing system (FMS)
• C) computer-aided engineering (CAE) system
• D) computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system

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