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Process strategy is a common term in any organization. It refers to an approach by a particular organization that is geared towards changing resources into goods and services. Process strategy is primarily designed to achieve a production process that will meet the requirements of a particular consumer. Moreover, it also plays a significant role in product specification, not beyond the managerial and cost constraints (jorgemf92, 2014). Furthermore, the efficiency and flexibility of production, costs and quality of the products for a more extended period primarily depends on the process that is selected. Consequently, the disadvantages of this process strategy are likely to arise at the period of process decision.
Process redesign is also based on an organization’s approach which is aimed at making sure that a specific set of interconnected operations are done correctly, effectively and efficiently. It is usually associated with many forms which include balancing, de-centralizing, re-sequencing, streamlining and centralizing (How Business Process Redesign (BPR) Works, 2019). These are the most common approaches that are applied in project redesign. It is quite clear that a process redesign is a viable tool in terms of gaining a competitive advantage, which is possible through improved quality efficiency and transformational change. Therefore, if the process redesign is applied correctly, it is bound to produce a significant amount of value to the organization.
CIM stands for Computer Integration Manufacturing. It refers to the application of computer-controlled machines and systems which are automated in the process of manufacturing goods and services. For it to effectively function, CIM applies other technologies like computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided design (CAD (What Is Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)? – Definition from Techopedia, n.d.)). Such technologies are significantly crucial since they enable an organization to attain a manufacturing process which is free from errors and thus minimizing the use of manual labour and makes repetitive tasks automatically. Moreover, the organization’s approach through the CIM enhances the speed of the manufacturing process. Through the use of closed-loop control systems and real-time sensors, the organization can automate its manufacturing process. This approach is commonly applicable in shipbuilding, aviation, space and automotive industries.
Process Control system (PCS) is defined as the equipment that functions along the line of production that tests the manufacturing process in several ways. It is also referred to as the Industrial Control System (ICS) (Process Control – Everything You Need To Know [Detailed Review], 2019). PCS consists of certain typical elements which include the controller, primary closed-loop control, measurement device and the regulator. After testing it then returns data to achieve the process of troubleshooting and monitoring. In the technological world of today, there exist several types of process control systems which include SCADA, PLC and DCS. They operate for the sole purpose of acquiring and channelling data that is gathered during the manufacturing process. PCS can exist in a simplex form which has sensors or the complex forms which are robotics that performs several tasks. These devices are significantly essential since they help in the communication of the data acquired to the ERP.
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