Implications of Cell Design Implementation: A Case Study and Analysis
Department
Management and Entrepreneurship
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2004
Abstract
Using an implementation experience, Hyer et al. [J. Operat. Manage. 17 (1999) 179] developed a model for implementing cell design consisting of strategic, structural, and operational decisions. While their model was applicable in explaining the implementation experience, it failed to include an analysis of the existing system, operator assignment to cells, and management involvement in the implementation process. In complement, our case study examined the model using an implementation experience in a millwork manufacturing operation. We describe how analysis of the existing system and the assignment of operators to cells were performed. We also find that management played an important role in the implementation process.
Journal Title
European Journal of Operational Research
Journal ISSN
0377-2217
Volume
152
Issue
3
First Page
602
Last Page
614
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/S0377-2217(03)00060-2