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Volume 1, Issue 3
1 March 1990
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Integrated Manufacturing Systems
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Research Article| March 01 1990

Handled with care

Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Online ISSN: 1758-583X
Print ISSN: 0957-6061
© MCB UP Limited
1990
Integrated Manufacturing Systems (1990) 1 (3): 137–139.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000002063

Describes the parts handling system used by Rover for engine components. Discusses the reasons for the choice of system, delivery schedule, and the function and specifications of the pallet and carrier systems. Concludes that the systems meet Rover′s needs of total quality,minimum work‐in‐progress, damage‐free handling, and are proving reliable.

Keywords: Automotive components industry, Cellular manufacturing, Materials handling
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