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IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2013, 2013
This paper presents a workplace ergonomic study in a high-end server manufacturing environment to... more This paper presents a workplace ergonomic study in a high-end server manufacturing environment to assess ergonomics risks and enhance the Lean transformation. Operators perform heavy and repetitive lifting and movement of products could place stress on their back and upper extremities. Forceful exertions to move a manual forklift in the workplace area could lead to fatigue and possible damage to muscles and other tissues. The objective of this study is to reduce ergonomics risks to an acceptable level and provide operators with the right tools and proper work environment. Digital human modeling, based on the Jack software, is used for risk assessment. Results are analyzed to provide proper solutions. Ergonomic risks assessed include: force and posture risks, noise, vibration, temperature, and illumination. Lean process is implemented in the workplace to reduce the Lean wastes that include waiting time, transportation, and non-value-add processes. Ergonomic improvements are introduce...
Developing Lean skills across all the employees of an organization is the foundation to a success... more Developing Lean skills across all the employees of an organization is the foundation to a successful Lean deployment. Much has been written about the multitude of Lean tools and techniques that are instrumental to a Lean process transformation and many have also noted that ‘soft’ skills are equally important in ensuring the success of a Lean transformation initiative. Delivering the appropriate learning to employees and company leaders that effectively teaches both these ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills can make or break a Lean transformation effort, but how can a company know whether or not their Lean learning programs are effective? An evaluation method that is linked to desired employee behaviors and business results is required to ensure learning appropriateness and effectiveness. This paper presents results from the research conducted and the application of developing a framework for evaluating Lean learning effectiveness by adapting the Kirkpatrick learning evaluation model. This appr...
Computers & Industrial Engineering, 1997
This study addresses the identification and improvement of a defect-reducing process step in plat... more This study addresses the identification and improvement of a defect-reducing process step in plated-through-hole (PTH) technology of printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies. The process step discussed is a step in which the substrates are baked prior to assembly. While this ...
IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2013, 2013
This paper presents a workplace ergonomic study in a high-end server manufacturing environment to... more This paper presents a workplace ergonomic study in a high-end server manufacturing environment to assess ergonomics risks and enhance the Lean transformation. Operators perform heavy and repetitive lifting and movement of products could place stress on their back and upper extremities. Forceful exertions to move a manual forklift in the workplace area could lead to fatigue and possible damage to muscles and other tissues. The objective of this study is to reduce ergonomics risks to an acceptable level and provide operators with the right tools and proper work environment. Digital human modeling, based on the Jack software, is used for risk assessment. Results are analyzed to provide proper solutions. Ergonomic risks assessed include: force and posture risks, noise, vibration, temperature, and illumination. Lean process is implemented in the workplace to reduce the Lean wastes that include waiting time, transportation, and non-value-add processes. Ergonomic improvements are introduce...
Developing Lean skills across all the employees of an organization is the foundation to a success... more Developing Lean skills across all the employees of an organization is the foundation to a successful Lean deployment. Much has been written about the multitude of Lean tools and techniques that are instrumental to a Lean process transformation and many have also noted that ‘soft’ skills are equally important in ensuring the success of a Lean transformation initiative. Delivering the appropriate learning to employees and company leaders that effectively teaches both these ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills can make or break a Lean transformation effort, but how can a company know whether or not their Lean learning programs are effective? An evaluation method that is linked to desired employee behaviors and business results is required to ensure learning appropriateness and effectiveness. This paper presents results from the research conducted and the application of developing a framework for evaluating Lean learning effectiveness by adapting the Kirkpatrick learning evaluation model. This appr...
Computers & Industrial Engineering, 1997
This study addresses the identification and improvement of a defect-reducing process step in plat... more This study addresses the identification and improvement of a defect-reducing process step in plated-through-hole (PTH) technology of printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies. The process step discussed is a step in which the substrates are baked prior to assembly. While this ...