Experiences with FMS in the UK

Abstract

Successful use of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) depends on a company adopting a flexible approach to its management and organisation. This technology has now begun to diffuse widely and to be used in all major developed countries and a small number of developing nations. A comprehensive survey of UK organisations where FMS has been installed or is planned reveals that significant benefits are achievable but the need for a total approach to the problem of implementation is paramount. Technical problems also need to be overcome.

Citation

Bessant, J. and Haywood, B. (1986), "Experiences with FMS in the UK", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 6 No. 5, pp. 44-56. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054780