where similar machines are grouped together. Cellular layouts eliminate the jumbled flow pattern by: o o o o
Using group technology to group parts into families with similar processing requirements. Grouping dissimilar machines in a U-shape or manufacturing cell to produce a family of parts Laying out the cell so that work flows in one direction through the cell. Adjusting the cycle time by changing work paths. Workers in a cell may operate several machines. The workers do not necessarily operate in the same consecutive flow pattern as the product. For example, three workers operating a single cell may have the work routes as shown in Figure below:
Figure -- Manufacturing Cell with Worker Routes
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