FMS in Spanish Industry: Lessons from Experience
Abstract
Studies some of the factors that played a role in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) implementation management in Spanish industry. Increases in production, flexibility and technical experience, and improved safety and working conditions, were considered the three main benefits of automation. The training and integration of staff in the project, the firm′s technology level and support from top management are found to be the factors which most influence the positive results of adopting FMS.
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Citation
Martinez Sanchez, A. (1994), "FMS in Spanish Industry: Lessons from Experience", Integrated Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 28-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/09576069410056750
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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