Elimination of non-value-adding operations and its effect on exposure variation at an order-picking workplace

Michael Kelterborn, Volker Jeschke, Sebastian Meissner, Carsten Intra, Willibald A. Günthner

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Abstract

The elimination of non-value-adding operations is a common measure to increase efficiency. However, this can lead to monotonous working procedures and one-sided workload. The aim of the present paper was to examine if, for the example of an order-picking workplace, the elimination of non-value-adding operations leads to a more one-sided workload. For the study a Predetermined Time System (MTM) was combined with a working posture analysis (OWAS). It was shown that non-value-adding operations can provide an opportunity for exposure variation. This aspect should therefore be considered in the ergonomic risk assessment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2015
EditorsPatrick Waterson, Sarah Sharples, Steven Shorrock
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages333-337
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781138028036
StatePublished - 2015
EventInternational Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2015 - Daventry, United Kingdom
Duration: 13 Apr 201516 Apr 2015

Publication series

NameContemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2015

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Ergonomics and Human Factors, 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityDaventry
Period13/04/1516/04/15

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