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Cell Design is the Culmination of Lean
Analysis
Production Flow
Analysis / Demand Rate
Group Technology
Future State
Value Stream Map
Future State
Work Allocation
Operational Simulation of Selection of Layou
Definition Alternatives Detail of Work Statio

Time
Project Plan
Observations
Countermeasures for
waste walk and
C/E diagrams
Execution
Operational Definition
Equipment
Tools
Fixturing

Future State Material

Work Allocation Presentation
Operational
(Defines
Definition
Work Elements
at each Station) Utilities
Detail
Workstation
Design
Work Instructions
Op C/T (Operational Cycle Time)
<= TAKT time
Simulation of Alternatives
 Physical simulation is
critical to obtaining
buy in from the team
and the operators in
the work cell. CAD is
no substitute!
 Use scale outline of
department and 2D
or 3D models of
equipment for hands
on rapid prototyping.
Simulation of Alternatives – Example
Simulation of Alternatives – Example
Outline Selected Alternative
Project
Plan
Easiest way is to add
dates and people
responsible to
countermeasures from
brainstorming activity.
Tasks are already
grouped into logical
categories like
equipment, materials,
training, etc…
Execution
 Mark utilities (air / water / gas)
 Coordinate with maintenance to safely but
quickly relocate existing equipment and
workstations
 Fabricate any tooling, fixtures, workstations
and material racks simultaneously and put in
place
 Allow maintenance time to connect services