Ergonomic considerations when slotting piece-pick operations in distribution centers

Innovative operations centers to manage future distribution networks

Traditional power networks have been carefully managed at operations centers to ensure adequate power supplies are maintained despite peaks and troughs in demand. Each section of the grid has an operations center that conducts and coordinates various functions including system monitoring, control, crew administration and dispatch. It has been regarded conventionally as “the brain” of the power ...

Radiological Considerations in Medical Operations

Ergonomic recommendations when texting on mobile phones.

The aim of this report was to give ergonomic recommendations in order to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms/disorders among young people due to intensive texting on mobile phones. In a study of 56 Swedish young adults (19-25 years, 41 with musculoskeletal symptoms in neck and/or upper extremities and 15 without symptoms) registration of thumb movements with electrogoniometry, muscle activity with...

Ergonomic evaluation of workstations in industry with emphasis on economic considerations (Case Study: Automotive Industry)

Background and Aim: Annually, a percentage of the profits from the sale of goods and services by producers are spent on costs of musculoskeletal disorders due to non-compliance with ergonomic conditions. These costs are not favorable for organizations and employees and in most cases, ergonomic risk factors affect the quality of life of employees. Methods: The present field study was conducted ...

Considerations for Cloud Security Operations

1  Abstract—Information Security in Cloud Computing environments is explored. Cloud Computing is presented, security needs are discussed, and mitigation approaches are listed.