Abstract
This paper presents findings of a study aimed at developing a suitable information system for manufacturing feature interactions in handling manufacturing process planning. The main objective is to provide a Virtual Manufacturing System Planning based on Computer Integrated Manufacturing. It begins with the incoming parts and utilises the proposed parts database that serves as a source for the parts codification module. This module requires Computer Aided Process Planning to provide the routing plans that will identify the machines and tools required. Utilising tools and machines databases will provide the information for parts scheduling, which determines the promised delivery time.