Cellular manufacturing, also called "cell production", it is a form of mass production in which the flow is broken up by teams of workers who are responsible for certain parts of the line. This is a more recent attempt to improve mass production techniques by allowing teams of workers to operate as self-contained units or cells, with more autonomy and responsibility, in order to motivate them more. Studies have shown that cell production can lead to improved quality, productivity and competitive advantage, all the while reducing costs of production. Also, working in close-knit teams gives team members a larger sense of responsibility, leading to less wastage and lower rejection rates. It is also easier to halt production when it is divided into cells instead of a linear assembly line.