3D Printing Case Study
This assignment has two parts:
1. Future IT infrastructure – Mark has two fundamental IT needs for his business. He needs to be able to create the 3D printed products and he needs to be able to manage customer orders, supplies, employees, etc. To help him understand each component, including those he already has in place, you will:
a. List and describe the components needed for the computer system(s) to be used to create the 3D printed items.
b. List and describe the components Mark will need to implement a small business enterprise resource management information system in his facility to help him manage his business effectively. Some of these will be the same as some components listed for the 3D system.
c. Explain the relationships among the 3D computer system, the information system, and the communication networks that support both types of systems and how they fit together to provide Mark all the IT capability he needs to run his business.
