08-16-2017, 10:11 PM
FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM
[attachment=16216]
DEFINATION:
The capability of producing different parts without major retooling
A measure of how fast the company converts its process from making an
old line of products to produce a new product
The ability to change a production schedule, to modify a part, or to handle multiple parts
ADVANTAGES
Advantages
Faster, lower- cost changes from one part to another which will improve capital utilization
Lower direct labor cost, due to the reduction in number of workers
Reduced inventory, due to the planning and programming precision
Consistent and better quality, due to the automated control
Lower cost/unit of output, due to the greater productivity using the same number of workers
Savings from the indirect labor, from reduced errors, rework, repairs and rejects