A flexible manufacturing system is
A) one-of-a-kind production using skilled labor.
B) highly automated assembly lines making one mass-produced product using little human labor.
C) a grouping of parts into manufacturing families to produce a wide variety of mass-produced items.
D) a process utilizing the just-in-time (JIT) method of manufacturing.
E) standardization of components with each machine functioning like a job shop, but is positioned in the same order as the parts are processed.

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A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is a grouping of parts into manufacturing families to produce a wide variety of mass-produced items. FMS uses computer-controlled machines and robots to rapidly change production from one product to another. It enables the efficient production of small batches of a vast range of products, eliminating the need for specialized equipment for every product.

A Flexible Manufacturing System Is