Discuss Thomas M

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Essay

Discuss Thomas M.Garrett's principle of proportionality.What are the five factors that managers need to consider in their decisions?

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Definitions:

CIM

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, an approach to manufacturing that involves the use of computers to control the entire production process, from design and manufacturing to product delivery.

MRP

Material Requirements Planning; a system for efficiently managing manufacturing processes, including inventory control, production planning, and scheduling.

TPS

Transaction Processing System, a type of information system that collects, stores, modifies, and retrieves the data transactions of an enterprise.

ERP II

Enterprise Resource Planning II, an evolution of ERP software that includes web-based collaboration and automation capabilities across an enterprise.