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| Publisher's Message | |
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| Getting Started | |
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| The Purpose of This Book | |
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| What This Book Is Based On | |
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| Two Ways to Use This Book | |
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| How to Get the Most Out of Your Reading | |
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| Overview of the Contents | |
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| An Introduction to Cellular Manufacturing | |
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| Chapter Overview | |
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| What Is Cellular Manufacturing? | |
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| One-Piece Flow | |
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| High-Variety Production | |
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| Understanding Processes and Operations | |
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| Processes | |
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| Operations | |
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| Benefits of Cellular Manufacturing | |
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| How It Helps Companies | |
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| How It Helps You | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflections | |
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| Working in a Manufacturing Cell | |
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| Chapter Overview | |
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| Operating in a U-Shaped Cell | |
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| Becoming Multiskilled, Multimachine Operators | |
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| Cross-Training for Maximum Flexibility | |
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| Moving with the Work | |
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| Using Small, Flexible Machines | |
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| Using Autonomation (Jidoka) to Eliminate Machine Watching | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflections | |
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| Basic Elements of Cell Design | |
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| Chapter Overview | |
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| Understanding the Current Conditions | |
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| Collect Product and Production Data | |
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| Document Current Layout and Flow | |
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| Time the Process | |
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| Calculate Process Capacity and Takt Time | |
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| Create Standard Work Combination Sheets | |
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| Converting to a Process-Based Layout | |
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| Evaluate the Options | |
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| Plan Possible New Layouts | |
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| Move the Machines | |
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| Document the New Operating Procedures | |
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| Test to Confirm Improvement | |
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| Continuously Improving the Process | |
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| Shorten Cycle Times | |
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| Shorten Changeover Times | |
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| Eliminate Product Defects | |
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| Reduce Equipment Failures | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflections | |
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| Teamwork Tools for Cellular Manufacturing | |
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| Chapter Overview | |
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| Working in Teams | |
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| Standardizing Workplace Conditions through 5S | |
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| Using Visual Management for Production Control and Safety | |
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| Performing Autonomous Maintenance Activities | |
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| Using Activity Boards and One-Point Lessons | |
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| In Conclusion | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reflections | |
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| Reflections and Conclusions | |
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| Chapter Overview | |
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| Reflecting on What You've Learned | |
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| Opportunities for Further Learning | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Additional Resources Related to Cellular Manufacturing | |
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| Books and Videos | |
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| Newsletters | |
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| Training and Consulting | |
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| Website | |
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| About the Productivity Development Team | |