The capability of a manufacturing system with a high degree of action flexibility enables it to take a set of new actions to respond effectively (i.e., speedily and cost-efficiently) to changes in its internal and external operating environment. For example, a manufacturing system can effectively change the product or component design, the process, the materials used, etc. in response to changes in the environment.
See Flexible automation; Manufacturing flexibility; Manufacturing flexibility types and dimension.
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(2000). ACTION FLEXIBILITY . In: Swamidass, P.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Production and Manufacturing Management. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0612-8_11
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