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The implementation of a cell-based manufacturing system

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This paper describes the development of a cell-based manufacturing system. It considers all aspects of the implementation: the initial analysis of the problems of an existing system, product redesign for manufacture, cell design and cell implementation.

The effectiveness of the resulting system is measured, using quantitative parameters. These include manufacturing lead times, due date performance and inventory levels. Other features, such as increased product quality, increased customer satisfaction and increased worker satisfaction, which cannot be measured easily, are discussed and shown to be major factors behind the successful implementation.

Although presented as a case study the procedures adopted to facilitate the successful implementation are of general interest to any prospective manufacturing cell user.

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  1. Nu-Aire Ltd, Western Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, S. Wales, UK

    J. Coleman

  2. School of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, University of Wales College of Cardiff, PO Box 904, CF1 3YH, Cardiff

    P. Prickett

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Prickett, P., Coleman, J. The implementation of a cell-based manufacturing system. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 7, 203–209 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02601625

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