Course Overview
The organization of a company’s physical facilities to promote the efficient use of equipment, material, people and energy.

Workcells and cellular manufacturing are the heart of Lean manufacturing. Streamlining workflow was the first step for Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo at Toyota. It should be your first step as well. Cells simplify material flow, management and even accounting systems. They greatly improve productivity and quality. Beneath their deceptive simplicity are sophisticated socio-technical systems. Proper functioning depends on the subtle interactions of people, infrastructure and equipment. Each element fits with others in a smooth, self-regulating and self-improving system.

 ·Minimize unit costs
 ·Optimize quality
 ·Promote effective use of people, equipment,
      space and energy
 ·Provide for employee convenience, safety and
      comfort
 ·Control project costs
 ·Achieve production deadlines