Document Type
Conference Presentation
Publication Date
2005
Abstract
Flow simulation is increasingly used in the early stages of production system design when basic flow patterns are chosen. This paper describes and discusses a linear approach to integrating load information – based in biomechanical assessment of a work cycle - with the output from a flow simulation to predict cumulative workload. Integrating ergonomics information in these early design processes represents an opportunity for the joint optimisation of ergonomics and productivity in system design.
Recommended Citation
Neumann, W.P. and Kazmierczak, K. (2005) Integrating Flow and Human Simulation to Predict Workload in Production Systems. Nordic Ergonomics Society - 37th Annual Conference, Oslo, Norway. pp.308-312
Comments
For a more in-depth look on this subject, please see: Kazmierczak, K., Neumann, W.P. and Winkel, J., 2007. A case study of serial-flow car disassembly: ergonomics, productivity, and potential system performance. Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing, 17(4): 331-351. DOI: 10.1002/hfm.20078 Neumann, W.P. and Medbo, P., 2009. Integrating human factors into discrete event simulations of parallel and serial flow strategies. Production Planning & Control, 20(1): 3-16. DOI: 10.1080/09537280802601444