Macroergonomics for Manufacturing Systems: An Evaluation Approach

This book introduces the main concepts of manufacturing systems and presents several evaluation approaches for these systems' evaluation. The relevant macroergonomics methods are summarized and the theoretical framework for Macroergonomic Compatibility construct is explained. This book presents a Macroergonomic Compatibility Model which proposes an instrument in the form of a Macroergonomic. The authors introduce a methodology to obtain a novel Macroergonomic Compatibility Index that enables manufacturing companies to assess and follow their progress on the implementation of macroergonomics practices.

About the Author

Dr. Realyvásquez-Vargas is an Industrial Engineer with 7+ years experience in Ergonomics.

Dr. Maldonado-Macias is a Professor at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez. She is an expert in Ergonomics design and evaluation and currently she is the Secretary for the Mexican Ergonomic Association, A.C.

Dr. Garcia-Alcaraz is a National Researcher level 1 from National Council for Science and Technology in Mexico, expert in lean manufacturing methodologies and advanced manufacturing technologies.