Title: Project future trends in manufacturing.
Course: Manufacturing Systems II, Advanced (13002-II) > Section: Understanding Manufacturing

Projection should include

- international influence
- environmental emphasis and regulation
- use of electronic commerce (e-commerce)
- causes of changes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is technology changing manufacturing?
- What role does e-commerce play in manufacturing?
- What effect do consumers have on manufacturing trends?
- How is 3D printing affecting manufacturing?
- How do enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems create a lean and competitive advantage?