Description of work cells in lean manufacturing

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Description of Work Cells in Lean Manufacturing

Problem: There is a strategic importance of locations and the factors that affect the decision of where to locate a facility. Now that the location has been selected, the factory has to be designed and workers trained.

Part 1- Explain how the cell concept works to improve productivity and quality, and how it acts as a means to support lean manufacturing.

Part 2- Review the advantages of the work cell concept and how to integrate lean manufacturing concepts into the design.
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