Work Cell Design to Improve Productivity in Cricket Husbandry

Abstract

This study article explores the importance of improving the work cell architecture in a cricket house with the aim of enhancing productivity through the reduction of lean waste in operations. The use of work cell layout design optimization is considered the most appropriate strategy. This research incorporates several elements, including scheduling and sequencing, machine placement along the XYZ axes, the presence of restricted areas inside the factory, and the implementation of a flexible production process. This study encompasses three distinct work cell units, namely Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3, in order to ascertain its efficacy. The idea of productivity is of utmost importance in the context of implementing ways to enhance productivity in terms of mean lifetime (in seconds), restricted space in a factory (square meters:m²), operating time (minutes:min), and average traveled distance (meters:m). The utilization of simulation tools in modeling and analyzing work cell performance under different scenarios has been a common practice in the field of plant simulation programming, particularly via the implementation of Tecnomatix plant simulation programming. The academic contributions presented not only enhance the theoretical comprehension of work cells but also provide valuable counsel for enterprises seeking to adopt work cells by effectively connecting theoretical concepts with practical application.