Cellular manufacturing is a lean manufacturing approach for process improvement. It is defined by two core characteristics. Grouped components and manufacturing cells. In cellular manufacturing, families of parts are created in a cell of machines.

A cell is an area of production that is clearly defined and separated from other manufacturing cells – with each cell having ultimate responsibility for the family of parts and components. Think of cells like mini production facilities within a larger production facility. This is referred to as group technology.

Tips for Cellular Manufacturing

1. Group your components together

2. Organize your manufacturing cells into groups and sets

3. Envision your final product as the result of a number of modules and groups of components attached together

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