ITPEC IP October 2019 Question 87
ITPEC IP October 2019 — Question 87 of 100
A flexible manufacturing system improves the production process by coordinating automated machines and material handling for varied products. It enables rapid changeovers, flexible routing, smaller production lots, and more efficient operation with less manual intervention.
Answer (c)
Why not others:
- product development is supported by tools such as CAD and engineering systems
- production planning determines quantities and schedules but is not the shop-floor process automated by FMS
- shipment concerns warehousing, logistics, and delivery after production
Key rule: FMS applies computer-controlled manufacturing equipment to flexible, efficient shop-floor production.
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