Cell Layouts | Cellar Layouts | U shape L Shape I Shape Comb and Spine Shape

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Cellular layouts are the actual organization of a department so that similar products are manufactured together. The most effective cells manufacture a small portion of similar products and contain all of the needed equipment and supplies to complete the process for that cell. For example, machine one might be right by the door so that employees do not have to walk across the warehouse to begin production, followed by machine two, three, four, and so on (keeping in mind that all of the supplies to run the machine need to be located right next to the machine). This helps move manufacturing smoothly from one process to the next.

Design
The purpose of design is to make sure the flow of production is smooth. This means connecting processes and materials together so that travel is minimized and employees are not constantly crossing over one another. Below are some common cellar layouts that companies can consider.

U-shaped: This is the most common layout and utilizes the smallest work area.

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