CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR IMPROVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE WITH LEAN MANUFACTURING AND SUCCESSFUL HUMAN FACTORS INTERVENTIONS–A CASE STUDY
Journal Title: International Journal for Quality Research - Year 2012, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Nowadays organizations compete between themselves in various categories such as faster delivery, price tags, state of art-technology and higher quality dimensions. A Conceptual framework with lean manufacturing and human factors interventions for improving business performance in terms of improved quality, reduced cost and faster delivery is presented and examples from literature are given to illustrate the desired situation in which ergonomics is considered as an integrated part of performance strategy . A case from an industry engaged in manufacturing shafts using lean manufacturing practices with successful ergonomic or human factors interventions is also investigated.
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Rajiv Sharma
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