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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a report of the world first robotized cellular production system developed by IDEC Corporation.
Design/methodology/approach
The work is based on an interview with the development team of IDEC Corporation.
Findings
The paper finds that the IDEC system is a success that paved a way to the future automated cellular production system that enables high‐mix, low‐volume production.
Practical implications
The paper provides an up‐to‐date insight into how to automate high‐mix low‐volume production.
Originality/value
The paper elaborates how a robotized cellular production system is realized.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2010
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