How to Make Lean Cellular Manufacturing Work? Integrating Human Factors in the Design and Improvement Process
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
IEEE Engineering Management Review
Publication Date
3-1-2019
Abstract
There are three components involved in lean implementation at any institute, and only when considered cooperatively, they can guarantee a sustainable deployment: technical components, human factors, and the organizational elements. In this paper, we propose a comprehensive model of these components to assist managers in transitioning from a traditional manufacturing facility to a cellular lean manufacturing unit. This model can also be employed to enhance the performance of a lean cell. We integrate the mechanical factors including the number of processes, types of tasks, and demand levels with the human behavioral factors including learning, forgetting, and motivation levels, to enhance productivity. The role of organizational and cultural change is also discussed within this transformation process.
Volume
47
Issue
1
First Page
99
Last Page
105
DOI
10.1109/EMR.2019.2898952
Recommended Citation
Ayough, A., & Farhadi, F. (2019). How to Make Lean Cellular Manufacturing Work? Integrating Human Factors in the Design and Improvement Process. IEEE Engineering Management Review, 47 (1), 99-105. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMR.2019.2898952
ISSN
03608581
E-ISSN
19374178
