Describe in detail what a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) consists of, where
it is feasible to implement it and what fundamental capabilities make it flexible? What
questions would you ask to check if a system meets the flexibility requirements?
In reference to Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), indicate where such a system ranks on a graph of product variety vs. annual quantity.
Indicate the criteria that a manufacturing system must meet in order to be considered flexible (flexibility test).
Where can FMS be applied?
Why are FMS flexible?
What would be a more appropriate term for FMS?
In which way is the word “flexible” distinguishing FMS from other manufacturing systems (with example)?
What makes a manufacturing system flexible?
Name 4 questions to be ask when you want to test if your system is flexible:
Name 7 types of flexibility in manufacturing systems:
What are the 4 components of a FMS?
Name 4 workstations as an FMS component:
Name functions, equipment and layout configurations of Handling and storage system of FMS:
Name 6 layouts of FMS :
Name 6 items to be controlled in a FMS with computer control: (FMS component 3)
Name 7 resources of Human Resources as part of FMS component 4:
Name 5 applications of FMS:
Draw the application range of FMS:
Name 5 Benefits of FMS:
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