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What is a crucial step that must be taken before making a final decision on implementing a Flexible Manufacturing System?
What is a crucial step that must be taken before making a final decision on implementing a Flexible Manufacturing System?
- Conducting a market survey
- Conducting a thorough cost-benefit analysis (correct)
- Analyzing the competition
- Hiring a consultant to review the system
In what type of production is a Flexible Manufacturing System most effective?
In what type of production is a Flexible Manufacturing System most effective?
- High-volume, low-variety parts production
- Mass production
- Medium-quantity batch production (correct)
- Low-volume, high-variety parts production
What is an important consideration when installing a Flexible Manufacturing System?
What is an important consideration when installing a Flexible Manufacturing System?
- Only the cost of labor
- The cost of capital only
- The cost of materials only
- The time and effort required for installing and debugging the system (correct)
What is the typical production quantity for a variety of parts using a Flexible Manufacturing System?
What is the typical production quantity for a variety of parts using a Flexible Manufacturing System?
What type of production is best suited for transfer machines?
What type of production is best suited for transfer machines?
Why do many manufacturers opt for smaller, simpler, and less expensive Flexible Manufacturing Systems?
Why do many manufacturers opt for smaller, simpler, and less expensive Flexible Manufacturing Systems?
What is the primary reason for proper scheduling and process planning in FMS?
What is the primary reason for proper scheduling and process planning in FMS?
What is the key distinction between scheduling in FMS and job shops?
What is the key distinction between scheduling in FMS and job shops?
What is a significant advantage of FMS in terms of production?
What is a significant advantage of FMS in terms of production?
What is a major limitation of FMS installations?
What is a major limitation of FMS installations?
What is a key characteristic of medium-batch production in FMS?
What is a key characteristic of medium-batch production in FMS?
What is an essential aspect of ensuring quality in FMS?
What is an essential aspect of ensuring quality in FMS?
What is a major attribute of FMS that allows it to respond quickly to product and market-demand variations?
What is a major attribute of FMS that allows it to respond quickly to product and market-demand variations?
What is one of the benefits of FMS compared to conventional manufacturing systems?
What is one of the benefits of FMS compared to conventional manufacturing systems?
What is a characteristic of production in an FMS?
What is a characteristic of production in an FMS?
What is one of the elements of a flexible manufacturing system?
What is one of the elements of a flexible manufacturing system?
What is a benefit of FMS in terms of production lead times?
What is a benefit of FMS in terms of production lead times?
What is a characteristic of workstations in an FMS?
What is a characteristic of workstations in an FMS?
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