Which of the following is not a component of a flexible manufacturing system?
A) Electronic systems for designing new parts or products
B) Several computer-controlled workstations that perform a series of operations
C) Loading and unloading stations
D) A computer-controlled transport system for moving materials and parts from one machine to another

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Electronic systems for designing new parts or products are not a component of a flexible manufacturing system, as they are part of the product design process and not the manufacturing process itself. The key components of a flexible manufacturing system are computer-controlled workstations, loading and unloading stations, and a computer-controlled transport system.

Which of the Following Is Not a Component of a Flexible