Cell Production

Question 1

Define Cell Production

Answer 1

With cell production, the production line is subdivided into a number of cells. These cells are groups of workers involved in related tasks.

Question 2

Benefits of cell production

Answer 2

• Workers are trained to fulfill a number of the tasks within the cell allowing job rotation
• The workers skills means they can each play a role in improving quality and also create flexibility in the production process
• Improved communication
• The job enrichment / enlargements parts of this production improves motivation
• It’s possible for cells to be self-managing for many human resource management issues like shift arrangements, breaks and holidays