Cell Manufacturing Playbook (PowerPoint PPTX)

A comprehensive overview of how to design and implement cell manufacturing and lean assembly processes. Presentation walks you through proper time study collection using the Time Study Collection Form, work cell calculations, and design approaches. Cell manufacturing concepts are highly effective in reducing cycle times, increasing productivity, creating a more team based approach, reduces floor space use and travel distance.

Time Studies
A step by step guideline to using a Time Study Collection Form including how to document work content, time samples, and averages. Proper collection of time studies are the bed rock for any successful implementation of cell manufacturing.

Takt Time
Examples of how to calculate Takt Time, Output Requirements, Available Time, and Shift Differentials. Takt Time is also called your "pace" or "pulse" of the process. All design decisions are based on this number and this presentation provides the know how.

Work Load Balancing
Illustrates how to properly distribute work content using the Takt Time caluclation. Work load balancing helps you how to design each workstation inluding fixtures, tools, supplies, parts, work bench, machines, material, and so much more. Its the blue print for each workstation and how they will work together.

Configuration and Layout
Provides samples of different workcell configurations and assemby lines giving you different examples of how to set up your process. Samples are given in both CAD and general illustrations. Examples include a ruler maker, bottling company, and others.

Real Life Examples and Results
All examples are from real cell manufacturing implementations in various industries. Workstation setup, operator placement, point of use material, and work instructions.

Production Contol Boards
Presentation includes examples of production control boards, and integral part of keeping track production numbers throughout the shift and day. Having an hourly and daily target is key to making output requirements. Production control boards act as your scoreboard.