CIM Hardware comprises the following:

i. Manufacturing equipments:

• Workstations
• Cells
• DNC
• FMS
• Work, tool handling & storage devices
• Sensors
• SFC data collection devices

ii. Computer related hardwares:

• Computers
• Controllers
• Printers
• Plotters
• Modems
• Cables
• Connectors,
• Workstation Terminals
• CAD/CAM Systems

iii. Office equipment

iv. Communication hardware

• Remote batch terminals
• Front end processors
• Transmitters
• Acoustic couplers
• Multiplexers
• Concentrators

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
• 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