The Right Fit: The Power of Ergonomics as a Competitive StrategyProductivity Press, 1996 - 244 Seiten In his compelling and forward looking book, Gross defines the principles of ergonomic quality (EQ) and the central role of human-based design. He introduces the biomechanical tools in the ergonomics arsenal, and discusses the quality process known as ergonomic best-in-class analysis for the rapid design and development of superior products. Gross also shows how ergonomics is the "right fit" with other quality improvement initiatives (such as concurrent engineering, QFD, and ISO 9000) and makes a compelling case why workplace ergonomics is one of the few cost-effective avenues to help companies reduce cumulative injuries. Gross discusses EQ as the next logical step in TQM and the importance of corporate leadership and vision in a successful ergonomically-focused company. Finally, he asserts that world class ergonomic products can help a company position itself competitively in the global community. Every chapter ends with key points reiterating "what you should know" and "what you should do". Covering a full range of topics and presenting case examples of companies that have succeeded using EQ, The Right Fit makes a complete case for EQ as the next major quality paradigm and any corporation's next competitive advantage. |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-3 von 64
Seite 112
... cost , insurance premiums , litigation cost , claims management , and worker's compensation claims ( between 19 and 25 percent of all worker's compensation claims are due to back injuries ) . Apart from headaches , low back pain is the ...
... cost , insurance premiums , litigation cost , claims management , and worker's compensation claims ( between 19 and 25 percent of all worker's compensation claims are due to back injuries ) . Apart from headaches , low back pain is the ...
Seite 155
... cost $ 25,000 to evaluate , but it cost $ 470,000 to implement the modifications to improve productivity and reduce worker discomfort and injury potential . The potential savings from such an investment are 30 to 60 percent reduc- tion ...
... cost $ 25,000 to evaluate , but it cost $ 470,000 to implement the modifications to improve productivity and reduce worker discomfort and injury potential . The potential savings from such an investment are 30 to 60 percent reduc- tion ...
Seite 156
... cost in the world results from cumulative , musculoskeletal injuries . In the U.S. in 1994 , the cost of back injury was estimated at 30 billion dollars . That is $ 300 for each working person in the U.S. each year . Now add wrist ...
... cost in the world results from cumulative , musculoskeletal injuries . In the U.S. in 1994 , the cost of back injury was estimated at 30 billion dollars . That is $ 300 for each working person in the U.S. each year . Now add wrist ...
Inhalt
EQ The Role of the Customer In Product Development | 23 |
Ergonomic Product Design and Development | 47 |
Ergonomic Products with a High | 69 |
Urheberrecht | |
10 weitere Abschnitte werden nicht angezeigt.
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
achieve activity Adapted analysis applied approach assessments back injuries become best-in-class Biomechanics body chair combined comfort companies competitive continuous improvement contraction corporate cost create cumulative trauma defined determine disc effect effort elements employees engineering ergonomic product ergonomic quality ergonomics evaluation example experience exposure factors Figure focus force goal Gross hand human implement important improvement increase individuals industry innovation intelligent interface joint knowledge load major manufacturing means measure minimize muscle musculoskeletal injuries organization pain percent performance person physical position potential practical pressure problem product development reduce Reprinted by permission requires response result Right safety sense specific step strategy strength successful task techniques tion vision worker workplace wrist York
Verweise auf dieses Buch
Kaikaku: The Power and Magic of Lean : a Study in Knowledge Transfer Norman Bodek Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 2004 |