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Appropriate technology for manufacturing: Some management issues.

C Clegg1

  • 1MRC/ESRC Social and Applied Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK.

Applied Ergonomics
|March 1, 1988
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This study examines appropriate technology choices in advanced manufacturing. Most organizations struggle with effective implementation, and ergonomists have not adequately supported these complex technological and managerial needs.

Area of Science:

  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Organizational Studies

Background:

  • Advanced manufacturing technologies require careful consideration of human-technology integration.
  • Organizational choices significantly impact the success of implementing new technologies.
  • Ergonomics plays a crucial role in optimizing human performance within technological systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and apply the concept of appropriate technology to organizational decisions in advanced manufacturing.
  • To analyze key choices organizations face when designing, implementing, and managing advanced manufacturing systems.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current organizational practices and ergonomic support in this domain.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development based on appropriate technology principles.

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  • Analysis of five critical choice areas in advanced manufacturing implementation: technology level, human-machine function allocation, human roles, organizational structures, and participatory design.
  • Critical review of organizational effectiveness and ergonomic contributions.

    • Main Results:

    • Organizations frequently fail to select and implement technologies appropriately.
    • Key decision points include technology type, human-machine roles, system design, organizational support, and user involvement.
    • Current ergonomic practices are insufficient for addressing the complexities of advanced manufacturing.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant gap exists between the potential of advanced manufacturing and its effective implementation due to inappropriate technology choices.
    • Organizations need to improve their strategic decision-making regarding technology adoption and integration.
    • Ergonomists must enhance their role in supporting managers and organizations in developing and managing appropriate advanced manufacturing technologies.