Operating a true continuous flow on machines and workstations placed close together in the order of processing, sometimes in a "U" shape. Cell operators may handle multiple processes, and the number of operators is changed when the customer demand rate changes. The "U" shaped equipment layout is used to allow more alternatives for distributing the work elements among operators, and to permit the leadoff and final operations to be performed by the same operator.
Operating a true continuous flow on machines and workstations placed close together in the order of processing, sometimes in a "U" shape. Cell operators may handle multiple processes, and the number of operators is changed when the customer demand rate changes. The "U" shaped equipment layout is used to allow more alternatives for distributing the work elements among operators, and to permit the leadoff and final operations to be performed by the same operator.
