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computer programs for optimizing manufacturing processes, for use by manufacturing firms, consisting of several modules, namely, mixed-model flow, database management for manufacturing data, materials replenishment management, procurement management, inventory management, demand-based management and planning, bill of material management, linearity reporting, electronic data interchange, together with systems utilities for implementing and facilitating use of the programs, computer manuals, licensed together therewith as a unit