Conduct production flow analysis for product family identification in complex situations
Design workstations considering motion economy and human factors engineering and job satisfaction
Layout a work cell for flow
Apply advanced cell structuring approaches in complex, high-variety applications
Design and balance the work for maximum labor efficiency
Develop systems to promote team member engagement in improving line performance and productivity
Classify work content variability on mixed model lines and use this concept to design more flexible and effective lines capable of absorbing variability on a day-to-day basis and as product mix changes
Design several alternative flex-work systems that maximize line productivity and improve line performance under various conditions, including unpredictable work content variation
Develop standardized work documentation systems, including effective systems for high variety operations
Design effective internal production control systems
Design material presentation and replenishment systems, including part delivery systems and kitting and minomi approaches
Develop team member skills using work-element standardization and element-based training systems
Build strong quality control systems into the design and operation of the line
Apply principles and practices for effective daily management of the cells and lines
