Abstract
A computer aided action research method for design of work places is presented. A project group of researchers, managers, union representatives, supervisors, shop-floor workers and representatives from the health-and-safety department analyse different aspects of the physical and organizational work environment. Factory layouts and the flow of raw materials and goods, truck routes and overhead crane movements are shown on a computer screen by means of simulation and animation techniques. Field studies at four companies strongly suggest that the animation helps the members in the project group to develop a common language and to better comprehend what a future factory design and work organization would look like.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Ergonomics of Hybrid Automated Systems II |
| Editors | W Karwowski, M Rahimi |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 69-76 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1990 |
| Event | The Second International Conference on Human Aspects of Advanced Manufacturing and Hybrid Automation - Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Duration: 1990 Aug 12 → 1990 Aug 16 |
Conference
| Conference | The Second International Conference on Human Aspects of Advanced Manufacturing and Hybrid Automation |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Period | 1990/08/12 → 1990/08/16 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
- Psychology
Free keywords
- participation
- design of workplaces
- computer aid
- factory layout
- animation
- work organization