A layout in which workstations are grouped based on the operations needed to perform work on a set of similar items, or part families, is a:
A. assembly line
B. cellular layout
C. nonrepetitive process
D. continuous flow
E. job shop
Cellular layouts are usually used to organize production lines placing workstations and equipments in a sequence that enables a smooth flow of materials and components, reducing transports or delays. This layout around sequential processes form groups called cells.
