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Work environment and production development in Swedish manufacturing industry
1Department of Human Work Sciences, Industrial Work Environment, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden. bo.johansson@ltu.se
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics : JOSE
|September 11, 2010
Summary
Swedish manufacturing faces challenges in maintaining attractive industrial work environments due to market competition. Research shows current production system development contrasts with ideal views, highlighting potential for significant improvements in design processes and work environments.
Area of Science:
- Industrial engineering
- Occupational health and safety
- Manufacturing systems design
Background:
- Swedish manufacturing previously led in developing attractive industrial work environments.
- Increased market competition impacts the ability to maintain this leading position.
- The new millennium presents new challenges and opportunities for work environment and production development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and analyze how Swedish manufacturing industry manages work environment and production development in the new millennium.
- To identify the gap between current practices and idealized theoretical/legal standards.
- To assess the potential for improvement in production system design.
Main Methods:
- Literature study based on recently reported Swedish research and development.
- Analysis of current practices in Swedish manufacturing industry.
- Comparison of developed production systems against theoretical and legal views.
Main Results:
- The development of production systems in Sweden contrasts with idealized views.
- Current practices do not fully align with theoretical and legal expectations for work environment and production development.
- There is a significant gap between current practices and desired standards.
Conclusions:
- Despite challenges, there is substantial potential for improving the design of production systems and work environments.
- Optimizing processes and tools for designing production systems is crucial.
- Addressing the gap between current practices and ideal standards can enhance industrial work environments.
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