Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Publisher's Message; Getting Started; The Purpose of This Book; What This Book Is Based On; Two Ways to Use This Book; How to Get the Most Out of Your Reading; Overview of the Contents; Chapter 1: An Introduction to Cellular Manufacturing; Chapter Overview; What Is Cellular Manufacturing?; One-Piece Flow; High-Variety Production; Understanding Processes and Operations; Processes; Operations; Benefits of Cellular Manufacturing; How It Helps Companies; How It Helps You; In Conclusion; Summary; Reflections.
Chapter 2: Working in a Manufacturing CellChapter Overview; Operating in a U-Shaped Cell; Becoming Multiskilled, Multimachine Operators; Cross-Training for Maximum Flexibility; Moving with the Work; Using Small, Flexible Machines; Using Autonomation (Jidoka) to Eliminate Machine Watching; In Conclusion; Summary; Reflections; Chapter 3: Basic Eiements of Cell Design; Chapter Overview; Phase 1: Understanding the Current Conditions; Collect Product and Production Data; Docunnent Current Layout and Flow; Time the Process; Calculate Process Capacity and Takt Time.
Create Standard Work Combination SheetsPhase 2: Converting to a Process-Based Layout; Evaluate the Options; Plan Possible New Layouts; Move the Machines; Document the New Operating Procedures; Test to Confirm Improvement; Phase 3: Continuously Improving the Process; Shorten Cycle Times; Shorten Changeover Times; Eliminate Product Defects; Reduce Equipment Failures; In Conclusion; Summary; Reflections; Chapter 4: Teamwork Tools for Cellular Manufacturing; Chapter Overview; Working in Teams; Standardizing Workplace Conditions through 5S; Using Visual Management for Production Control and Safety.
Performing Autonomous Maintenance ActivitiesUsing Activity Boards and One-Point Lessons; In Conclusion; Summary; Reflections; Chapter 5: Reflections and Conclusions; Chapter Overview; Reflecting on What You've Learned; Opportunities for Further Learning; Conclusions; Additional Resources Related to Cellular Manufacturing; Books and Videos; Newsletters; Training and Consulting; Website.
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Cellular Manufacturing : One-Piece Flow for Workteams.