Work Cells
A work cell reorganizes people and machines that would ordinarily be dispersed in various departments into a group so that they can focus on making a single product or a group of related products (Figure 9.9). Cellular work arrangements are used when volume warrants a special arrangement of machinery and equipment. These work cells are reconfigured as product designs change or volume fluctuates. The advantages of work cells are:
Reduced work-in-process inventory because the work cell is set up to provide one-piece flow from machine to machine.
Less floor space required because less space is needed between ...
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