Valuetronics, an electronics company, is currently in the preproduction stage of launching one of its new stereo systems. In order to analyze the feasibility of the product, Valuetronics adopts an integrated system that allows it to manufacture the product before it physically exists, that is, the system allows Valuetronics to finalize the design of the stereo, analyze it, and do a test-run. In this context, Valuetronics is using a(n) _____.
A) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
B) flexible manufacturing system (FMS)
C) computer-aided engineering (CAE) system
D) computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system

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Valuetronics is using a computer-aided engineering (CAE) system which allows for the design and analysis of the product before it physically exists. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are used for managing business operations, flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are used for efficient manufacturing processes, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems are used for automating manufacturing processes.

Valuetronics, an Electronics Company, Is Currently in the Preproduction Stage