General Motors: The CAD - CAM - CAE Journey


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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.

Case Details:

Price:

Case Code : OPER017 For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 500;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 500 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges

Themes

Inventory Management
Case Length : 13 Pages
Period : 1990 - 2002
Organization : General Motors
Pub Date : 2002
Teaching Note : Available
Countries : India
Industry : Automobiles Manufacturing

Abstract:

The case examines the reasons behind GM's implementation of CAD/CAM/CAE tools in the 1990s. It discusses in detail the concept of CAD/CAM/CAE and the benefits associated with the software. The case looks at GM adopted these new age manufacturing technologies and how it benefited from these technologies.

Issues:

» Understand the concept of CAD/CAM/CAE tools and appreciate the scope of their application and potential for contribution to the automobile industry

Contents:

  Page No.
Introduction 1
GM's Manufacturing Inefficiencies 2
About CAD/CAM/CAE 4
GM - Using CAD/CAM/CAE 6
Reaping the Benefits 8
Exhibits 10

Keywords:

GM, implementation, CAD, CAM, CAE, tools, 1990, benefits, software, manufacturing, technologies

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