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A Literature Review of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Handicraft Sector
Meena, M. L.; Dangayach, G.S.; Bhardwaj, A. - In: International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering … 3 (2016) 2, pp. 36-46
/covers following aspects in detail: ergonomics interventions in handicraft industries, occupational risk factor, and musculoskeletal … disorders. The literatures over a decade reported that ergonomics concepts are more applied in large-scale industries like steel …. However, applying ergonomics concepts/principles in such industries would definitely lead to increase in the work …
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Psycho-soziale Belastungen bei einfachen manuellen Tätigkeiten in ganzheitlichen Produktionssystemen im Spiegel arbeitswissenschaftlicher Ansätze / Psychosocial strains during simp...
Klippert, Jürgen; Kopplin, Sonja; Schmidt, Stephanie; … - In: Arbeit 23 (2014) 2, pp. 133-147
Abstract Restrukturierungen werden in ganzheitlichen Produktionssystemen eher kleinschrittig im Rahmen kontinuierlicher Verbesserung (Kaizen) vollzogen. Doch die Beschäftigten befinden sich dabei im Spannungsfeld zwischen Standardisierung und Innovativität. Auf der einen Seite werden monotone...
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Cognitive systems
Bade, David - In: Journal of Documentation 64 (2008) 6
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Neuromarketing in Action: How to Talk and Sell to the Brain
In: Journal of Consumer Marketing 31 (2014) 5, pp. 404-405
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Robots, vision systems and automatic gages streamline brake drum and rotor manufacturing
Potter, Ron - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 29 (2002) 5, pp. 404-406
Robot‐equipped machining cells with vision and gauging systems efficiently improve throughput and reduce ergonomic concerns. This paper examines Webb Wheel Products’ installation of four robotic workcells dedicated to producing a family of brake drums and rotors.
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Cobots
Peshkin, Michael; Colgate, J. Edward - In: Industrial Robot: An International Journal 26 (1999) 5, pp. 335-341
Collaborative robots – “cobots” – are intended for direct interaction with a human worker, handling a shared payload. They are a marked departure from autonomous industrial robots which must be isolated from people for safety reasons. Cobots are also distinct from teleoperators, in which...
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Performance improvement analysis of a supermarket checkstand
Sengupta, Arijit K.; Das, Biman; Pemberton Cyrus, J. - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 59 (2009) 1, pp. 37-50
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of computer simulation for performance improvement analysis for a large‐scale ergonomic intervention and redesign project of a supermarket checkstand. Owing to its relatively complex operating logic, coupled with myriad physical...
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A case study of Bayesian belief networks in industrial work process design based on utility expectation and operational performance
Quintana, Rolando; Leung, Mark T. - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 61 (2012) 7, pp. 765-777
. The findings can draw meaningful insights into the adoption and capacity of BBN in the fields of ergonomics, worker health … implications – The results of this study can potentially improve health safety management and worker ergonomics. Originality …/value – The paper is among the few systematic studies that have applied BBN and influence diagram to production ergonomics and …
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Grocery shelf stocking tool: analysis of productivity and human factors
Blackwell, Corey J; Wasas, Julia Sarah; Flanagan, Sean … - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 65 (2016) 4, pp. 554-570
Purpose – Grocery store tasks provide many opportunities for efficiency and ergonomic improvements. Shelf stocking is one task that has received considerable attention in recent years as grocery stores seek to remain competitive by stocking shelves in an efficient manner in order to satisfy...
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Production system design elements influencing productivity and ergonomics
Neumann, W.P.; Winkel, J.; Medbo, L.; Magneberg, R.; … - In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management 26 (2006) 8, pp. 904-923
productivity and ergonomics. Design/methodology/approach – Multiple methods, including records and video analysis, questionnaires …. The new system had impaired ergonomics due to decreased physical variation and increased repetitiveness with cycle times …. Practical implications – Design decisions made early in the development process affect both ergonomics and productivity in the …
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