Cellular Manufacturing
Flow
Cellular Manufacturing
Arranging equipment and people for a product family in a compact cell, often U-shaped, for flow.
Examples
- 01A U-cell with 4 stations replaces separate milling, drilling and deburring departments.
- 02Floor space for the product family drops from 300 m² to 120 m².
- 03The number of operators flexes from 1 to 3 depending on demand.