Implications of cell design implementation: A case study and analysis

Using an implementation experience, Hyer et al. [J. Operat. Manage. 17 (1999) 179] developed a model for implementing cell design consisting of strategic, structural, and operational decisions. While their model was applicable in explaining the implementation experience, it failed to include an anal...

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Published inEuropean journal of operational research Vol. 152; no. 3; pp. 602 - 614
Main Authors Chakravorty, Satya S., Hales, Douglas N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.02.2004
Elsevier
Elsevier Sequoia S.A
SeriesEuropean Journal of Operational Research
Subjects
Case studies
Case study
Cell design
Cellular manufacturing
Manufacturing cells
Operations research
Studies
Case study
Cellular manufacturing
Cell design
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Summary:Using an implementation experience, Hyer et al. [J. Operat. Manage. 17 (1999) 179] developed a model for implementing cell design consisting of strategic, structural, and operational decisions. While their model was applicable in explaining the implementation experience, it failed to include an analysis of the existing system, operator assignment to cells, and management involvement in the implementation process. In complement, our case study examined the model using an implementation experience in a millwork manufacturing operation. We describe how analysis of the existing system and the assignment of operators to cells were performed. We also find that management played an important role in the implementation process.
ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/S0377-2217(03)00060-2