Functions of ________ programs include compiling a bill of materials,resource management and scheduling,preparing and dispatching production orders,preparing work-in-progress reports,and tracking production lots.
A)Flexible manufacturing systems
B)Manufacturing execution systems
C)POM
D)Operations

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Manufacturing execution systems (MES) are designed to manage and monitor the execution of production lines and provide real-time data on the status of production. MES programs perform functions such as compiling a bill of materials, resource management and scheduling, preparing and dispatching production orders, preparing work-in-progress reports, and tracking production lots. Flexible manufacturing systems (A) are a type of manufacturing system that use computer-controlled machines to produce a variety of parts or products. POM (C) refers to Production and Operations Management, which is a broader field that encompasses the management of all aspects of production and operations in a business. Operations (D) refers to the activities involved in producing goods or delivering services, but does not specifically refer to software programs used for managing production.

Functions of ________ Programs Include Compiling a Bill of Materials,resource