ITPEC FE Morning April 2020 Question 73
ITPEC FE Morning April 2020 — Question 73 of 80
Cell Production System — a production layout where one or several operators handle all processes in a flexible cell.
Cell production organizes workers into self-contained cells, each responsible for assembling a complete product or component. This is ideal for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing because cells can be quickly reconfigured for different product types.
Key characteristics:
- A single operator or small team handles all processes from start to finish
- Designed for varied product types in small quantities
- High flexibility and quick changeover between products
Why not others:
- (a) Build-to-order — a demand-driven strategy (produce only after receiving an order), not a shop-floor layout method
- (c) Continuous production — used for high-volume, low-variety output (e.g., oil refining, chemicals); the opposite of the scenario described
- (d) Individual production — refers to one-off custom manufacturing (e.g., ships, bridges); lacks the structured cell-based organization with operators managing all processes
Key rule: "High-mix, low-volume + operators handle all processes" = cell production system.
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