Abstract
The success of an FMS is dependent to a large extent on the depth of consideration given to three issues:
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Whether the FMS is to manufacture the correct parts in the correct volumes.
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Whether the design is correct.
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Whether the project is managed correctly.
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Greenwood, N.R. (1988). Project Structure and Management. In: Implementing Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-07959-9_3
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