FMS Implementation Procedure: A Case Study

Many manufacturing organizations are looking to Flexible'Manufacturing System technology for improvements in process flexibility. Faced with the need to produce, in less time, more customized products of highest quality and lowest cost, process flexibility is a growing concern of m a n y manufa...

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Published in:IIE transactions 1989-09, Vol.21 (3), p.288-293
Main Authors: FRY, TIMOTHY D., SMITH, ALLEN E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
Factors
Flexible manufacturing systems
Implementations
Manufacturing
Manufacturing resource planning
Operations research
Process control. Computer integrated manufacturing
Statistical analysis
Studies
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Summary:Many manufacturing organizations are looking to Flexible'Manufacturing System technology for improvements in process flexibility. Faced with the need to produce, in less time, more customized products of highest quality and lowest cost, process flexibility is a growing concern of m a n y manufacturing organizations. In this paper, an eight step procedure for the proper installation of an FMS is presented. The purpose of the paper is to provide companies with a systematic approach for the installation of such manufacturing technologies as FMS. Handled by the Department and Implementation Department
ISSN:0740-817X
2472-5854
1545-8830
2472-5862
DOI:10.1080/07408178908966234