
Case Studies in Automation Related to Humanization of Work
Proceedings of the IFAC Workshop, Enschede, Netherlands, 31 October - 4 November 1977
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Case Studies in Automation Related to Humanization of Work
Proceedings of the IFAC Workshop, Enschede, Netherlands, 31 October - 4 November 1977
About this book
Case Studies in Automation Related to Humanization of Work focuses on the role of organization renewal in the humanization of work, including the effects of automation on the industries and workers. The selection first offers information on the quality of working life and work of the social effects of automation committee from Bad Boll to Enschede. Topics include factors and situations that foster or hinder diffusion of successful development in the QWL field and development of alienating work. The book also examines a comparative study in various man-machine systems; work organization with multipurpose assembly robots; and system development and human consequences in the steel industry. The text discusses man-machine interfaces in the Cony-16 integrated manufacturing system, automation of wig-welding, and mechanization of assembly lines in the automotive industry. The book also underscores an approach to the production line of automobiles by man-computer system, including stock minimization, problems of line balancing in assembly process, and production control and inventory. The publication is a dependable reference for readers wanting to study the relationship of automation and quality of work life.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Case Studies in Automation Related to Humanization of Work
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- IFAC WORKSHOP ON CASE STUDIES IN AUTOMATION RELATED TO HUMANIZATION OF WORK
- SUMMING-UP THE WORKSHOP
- PROGRAM OF THE WORKSHOP
- PART 1: GENERAL
- PART 2: SUPERVISION OF PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS
- PART 3: NUMERICAL CONTROL, ASSEMBLY AND ROBOTS
- PART 4: OTHER SUBJECTS
- PART 5: LATE PAPERS
- PART 6: DISCUSSION REPORT