The human element: Its impact on the productivity of advanced batch manufacturing systems

Melvin Blumberg; Antone Alber

doi:10.1016/S0278-6125(82)80066-6

The human element: Its impact on the productivity of advanced batch manufacturing systems

Melvin Blumberg, Antone Alber

School of Business Administration (Harrisburg)

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Abstract

Introducing highly automated machinery combining direct numerical control capabilities with automated material handling could potentially revolutionize batch production. However, experience suggests that projected uptime or utilization is not being achieved. Increased attention must be paid to employee satisfaction, motivation, incentive programs, and work group design.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	43-52
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Manufacturing Systems
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-6125(82)80066-6
State	Published - Jan 1 1982

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Control and Systems Engineering
Software
Hardware and Architecture
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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