Influences on the availability of flexible manufacturing systems

Abstract

A major prerequisite for the economical operation of Flexible Manufacturing Systems is a high level a availability. This is determined, on the one hand, by technical factors and, on the other hand, by limitatIons in the corporate organization and personnel. The paper presents results of a field study, in which reasons for breakdowns caused by technical errors and inadequate organization are viewed in relation to the effects of insufficient qualification and motivation of personnel.