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Project Management & Systems Integration Flashcards

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  1. What is an 'API' (Application Programming Interface) and why is it important in digital manufacturing systems integration?

    Answer: A set of protocols that allows different software systems to communicate and exchange data with each other

    APIs define how software systems interact, enabling ERP, MES, quality systems, and IIoT platforms to exchange data automatically without manual intervention.

  2. What does 'system validation' mean in a manufacturing technology deployment?

    Answer: Testing that a newly deployed system performs as intended in the actual production environment before go-live

    System validation confirms that an implemented system consistently produces results meeting its intended requirements under real production conditions.

  3. What is a 'project charter' in digital manufacturing project management?

    Answer: A formal document that authorizes a project, defines its objectives, scope, stakeholders, and assigns the project manager

    The project charter formally authorizes the project, establishes its objectives and boundaries, identifies key stakeholders, and gives the project manager authority to proceed.

  4. What is 'Total Cost of Ownership' (TCO) in evaluating manufacturing technology investments?

    Answer: The complete cost of acquiring, operating, maintaining, and eventually retiring a system over its entire lifetime

    TCO includes acquisition, installation, training, maintenance, downtime, upgrades, and disposal costs — giving a true picture of investment cost beyond the purchase price.

  5. What is a 'pilot program' in the context of implementing new digital manufacturing technology?

    Answer: A small-scale test deployment of the technology in a limited area of the factory before full-scale rollout

    A pilot program tests the technology in a real but limited production environment, identifying issues and validating benefits before committing to full deployment.

  6. What does 'ROI' (Return on Investment) measure in a digital manufacturing project?

    Answer: The financial gain from an investment relative to its cost, expressed as a percentage

    ROI = (Net Benefit ÷ Cost of Investment) × 100, quantifying the financial return generated by a technology investment relative to what was spent.