Winner of the 2003 Shingo Prize Reorganizing work processes into cells has helped many organizations streamline operations, shorten lead times, increase quality, and lower costs. Cellular manufacturing is a powerful concept that is simple to understand; however, its ultimate success depends on deciding where cells fit into your organization, and then applying the know-how to design, implement and operate them.Reorganizing the Factory presents a thoroughly researched and comprehensive life cycle approach to competing through cellular work organizations. It takes you from the basic cell concept...