Operational performance improvement in manual assembly lines: a case study in Denmark and conceptual model for quick and long-term wins
Diego Augusto de Jesus Pacheco,
Thomas Schougaard
Abstract:PurposeThis study aims to investigate how to identify and address production levelling problems in assembly lines utilising an intensive manual workforce when higher productivity levels are urgently requested to meet market demands.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-methods approach was used in the research design, integrating case study analysis, interviews and qualitative/quantitative data collection and analysis. The methodology implemented also introduces to the literature on operational performance a nove… Show more
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