Evaluation of computer aided design (CAD) systems and their usage efficiency in Türkiye furniture industry

Computer-aided design (CAD), briefly refers to the utilization of computers to ensure quality and efficiency in design. CAD systems developed in the 1960s in the United States and their consequent application in all developed countries was discussed, focusing on making these systems more effective in the industry and evaluating their implementation conditions in the Turkish furniture sector. Accordingly, the objective of this current research is to summarize the effectiveness of CAD systems in the 2000s while evaluating current applications and their future impacts. In the 2000s, CAD systems required significant labor, hardware, and software support. In the current globalized world, CAD systems have become even more user-friendly with the support of artificial intelligence (AI), alongside more effective applications. The research employed face-to-face survey methods, focusing on large-scale furniture enterprises in the Marmara region. The results were evaluated using SPSS software and reliability tests. In the 2000s, approximately 25% of Turkish furniture enterprises expected CAD systems to shorten the design process, improve product quality, and enhance demand and order fulfilment times. Evaluations of today's enterprises indicate that these expectations remain. Many furniture enterprises in Türkiye utilize integrated software with CAD systems in handling orders. Approximately 46% of Turkish furniture enterprises report efficient use of these programs, while the remaining 54% cite a lack of trained personnel as the reason for inefficient use. CAD applications have contributed to the development of Turkish furniture enterprises. With CAD applications, the order process has decreased by 57 %, and production has increased by 34%. This research aims to provide insights into the current state and future potential of CAD systems in the sector by examining the developments and transformations over the past two decades.