With the approach of the 21st century, and the current trends in manufacturing, the role of computer-controlled flexible manufacturing an integral part in the success of manufacturing enterprises. will take Manufacturing environments are changing to small batch (with batch sizes diminishing to a quantity of one), larger product variety, produc tion on demand with low lead times, with the ability to be 'agile.' This is in stark contrast to conventional manufacturing which has relied on economies of scale, and where change is viewed as a disruption and is therefore detrimental to production....

Tony lives in Las Vegas and sometimes he lends money out. When the money isn't returned in a timely manner, Christian fixes the problem. Things are well between them until Christian starts thinking about a new career path. While brainstorming ideas, he meets Krystle. The timing couldn't have been better and since this is Christian's life, Tony should accept that priorities change and people move on. That's the ideal response, at least.