... presents three case studies, one each from Australia, Britain and Canada, of companies investing in one type of AMT, computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines. The findings reported in this paper draw on the experiences of companies in developed economies but which are geographically dispersed and have...

... of the strategic issues which influence the implementation process of FMS and suggests a four‐stage strategic framework. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Computer numerical control Flexible manufacturing systems India Machine tools Manufacturing Strategic planning The continuous pressure on marketing...