1.When designing an FMS, the basic problem is to create cells from which the system is to be constructed. 2. Flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) represent a new strategy to increase labour productivity. 3. The FMS is known to provide a direct hardware/software solution to many economic and technical problems. 4. The cart is considered to be a very simple and safe material handling device. 5. Fixtures are used to hold a part. 6. The part is found to be a workpiece processed by a flexible manufacturing system. 7. The FMS is designed to machine more than one part number at low to medium volume levels.