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Flexible manufacturing system

Flexible manufacturing system. By: Brandon-Lee Sires, Eduardo Sandoval, Jose Hernandez, Ken Plekleh, Khluis Dagout. 4th blk , CIM. What is it?.

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Flexible manufacturing system

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  1. Flexible manufacturing system By: Brandon-Lee Sires, Eduardo Sandoval, Jose Hernandez, Ken Plekleh, Khluis Dagout. 4th blk, CIM

  2. What is it? • A method for producing goods that is readily adaptable to changes in the product being manufactured, in which machines are able to manufacture parts and in the ability to handle varying levels of production. A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) gives manufacturing firms an advantage in a quickly changing manufacturing environment.

  3. Timeline • First seen in the 1970’s in the U.S. and Germany, later in Japan. • Changed to FMS because of more international competition, reduce cycle time, and to cut the production cost.

  4. Major changes that have occurred in the topic • Modern equipment

  5. People who have influenced the topic • Toyota • Toyota has been at the forefront of adopting flexible manufacturing system which has been in place since 1985 • In 2002, Toyota unveiled its Global Body Line (GBL) • Nissan • Honda • Gm • Ford

  6. A reference page of at least four Internet sites and other sources used to gather your presentation information; record in APA style • Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) Definition | Investopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved September 2, 2014 • Essays, UK. (November 2013). Flexible Manufacturing System • Essays, UK. (November 2013). A History Of Flexible Manufacturing Systems Information Technology Essay

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