Test at Ford
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This report describes the test of the Ergotool module of the E/S tool and the participative procedure performed at the Final Assembly shop of the Wayne plant at Ford Motor Company, Michigan, USA. Three stations were selected. videotaped, measured, and evaluated according to the Ergotool and evaluated in the participative procedure. The test was very successful. Several cultural and/or company differences could be seen especially compared to Volvo Cars. The fixed organization at the shop floor with no rotation or work enlargement in combination w'ith the very strong focus on
mass production and actual costs was the main differences that influenced the usage ofthe PSIM environment. The PSIM tool and procedure could be used at the Wayne plant but this case study pinpointed the importance of making them possible to implement in a flexible and easy to adjust way. In addition, Ford and the Wayne plant was given an example of how ergonomic issues can be treated in a participatory wa1' and what benefits rotation and work enlargements can give on ergonomic aspects.
mass production and actual costs was the main differences that influenced the usage ofthe PSIM environment. The PSIM tool and procedure could be used at the Wayne plant but this case study pinpointed the importance of making them possible to implement in a flexible and easy to adjust way. In addition, Ford and the Wayne plant was given an example of how ergonomic issues can be treated in a participatory wa1' and what benefits rotation and work enlargements can give on ergonomic aspects.
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TNO Identifier
276904
Publisher
TNO
Source title
Intelligent manufacturing through participation : a participative simulation environment for integral manufacturing enterprise renewal
Editor(s)
Eijnatten, F.M. van
Place of publication
Hoofddorp
Pages
133-143