Cellular layouts

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Cellular layouts

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Grouping dissimilar machines into small assembly lines that produce families of parts is the key principle behind cellular layouts. This allows for reduced transportation and set-up time, as well as improved flow and flexibility. Grouping similar machines into departments according to their function (A) is the principle behind process layouts, which may not be as efficient in terms of flow and set-up time. Allowing production of larger lots by reducing set-up time (C) can be achieved with different types of layouts, and encouraging the use of large, efficient machinery (D) may not necessarily result in improved flow or flexibility.

Cellular Layouts