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analysis approach appropriate Automated Guided Vehicle automated manufacturing systems automatic back-up batch capable carried Certainly chapter co-ordinator complex components computer control system computer hardware computer simulation Conceptual Design considerable Contingency Management control computer control software conveyor cost Detailed Design Electric USA ensure environment essentially example facility factory files fixturing flexible manufacturing systems FMS communications FMS control system FMS design FMS Magazine Gantt chart guards host computer system implementation important input integrated interface device investment issue long-term machine machine-tool manual material handling system microcomputer Net Present Value operator organisation overall pallet particular perhaps possible probably problem process equipment Production Engineer programmable logic controller Project Manager Project Team responsible robot SCAMP schedule selected set-up shop-floor shown in figure sophisticated status substantial suppliers swarf task techniques tool transfer typically usually utilisation watchdog timer workstation controller WSIU