Ergonomics and simulation-based approach in improving facility layout

Artikel

The use of the simulation-based technique in facility layout has been a choice in the industry due to its convenience and efficient generation of results. Nevertheless, the solutions generated are not capable of addressing delays due to worker's health and safety which significantly impact overall operational efficiency. It is, therefore, critical to incorporate ergonomics in facility design. In this study, workstation analysis was incorporated into Promodel simulation to improve the facility layout of a garment manufacturing. To test the effectiveness of the method, existing and improved facility designs were measured using comprehensive risk level, efficiency, and productivity. Results indicated that the improved facility layout generated a decrease in comprehensive risk level and rapid upper limb assessment score; an increase of 78% in efficiency and 194% increase in productivity compared to existing design and thus proved that the approach is effective in attaining overall facility design improvement.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Journal: Journal of Industrial Engineering International ; ISSN: 2251-712X ; Volume: 14 ; Year: 2018 ; Issue: 4 ; Pages: 783-791 ; Heidelberg: Springer

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Management
• Subject: Efficiency ; Ergonomics ; Facility design ; Safety ; Promodel

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Abad, Jocelyn D.
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Springer
• (where): Heidelberg
• (when): 2018

Further information

• DOI: doi:10.1007/s40092-018-0260-z
• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/195641
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET