Introducing a flexible manufacturing system
- 1 November 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Production Research
- Vol. 22 (6) , 907-916
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00207548408942510
Abstract
Flexible Manufacturing Systems represent a significant investment and their introduction involves a major project for a company. This paper refers to the introduction of FMS in a company. It discusses various management aspects of the project, and its main subject is the simulation modelling of the system. The objectives of the simulation studies are given and the model described. Results are given and commented on, whereby certain capacity limitations were identified. As a result of the studies, weaknesses in the supplier's control software were highlighted and modifications made.Keywords
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