Manufacturing system that uses computer-controlled technology to produce different goods in varying volumes. manufacturing methodology based on maximizing value and minimizing waste in the manufacturing process. method of monitoring quality through random sampling of products and plotting variances from standard. the use of computers to assist in the design and development of products. computerized system that uses sales forecasting in determining appropriate inventory levels of materials. computerized system that integrates business functions such as purchasing, inventory control, sales, finance, and hr into a single database. combining applications such as cad, cam, and other computer systems to streamline the manufacturing process. inventory system in which materials or supplies are delivered when required and neither sooner nor later.

David burdick is the ceo of acme bubblegum, a successful public company. as one of the cofounders of the company, burdick has enjoyed speaking and writing about the success of acme bubblegum for several years. typically, he speaks at conferences or directly to the press, but recently, he has been blogging about his firm anonymously. specifically, he defended a recent advertising campaign that was unpopular among consumers and pointedly attacked one of acme bubblegum’s competitors. burdick deeply enjoys his anonymous blogging and believes that none of his readers actually know that he works for acme bubblegum.should burdick be allowed to praise his company’s performance anonymously online? should he be allowed to attack his competitors without disclosing his relationship with the company? how would you feel if the ceo of a company at which you shopped was secretly writing criticisms of his or her competition? how would you feel if you knew a writer for your favorite blog was actually closely involved in a company that the blog discussed? 1. define the ethical issue? 2. who are the primary stakeholders? 3. what are the possible alternatives? 4. how could you evaluate the ethical implications of the alternative actions (use appropriate decision rules)? 5. what action would you recommend and why?