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been broken up into individual sections, and any or all hidden problems begin to surface during
system integration.
A prime example of system integration problems can be found by looking at the automotive
industry. As part of the development of a control system, suppliers to the automotive industry
develop system components that implement various hardware or software functions. Original
equipment manufacturers will take these components and attempt to integrate them. A major
problem is that all suppliers have different ideas and methods to create and implement their equip-
ment. As a direct resu ...