Browse Publications Technical Papers 1999-01-1605
1999-04-20

Human Centered Manufacturing: a Necessity for Enhancing Productivity and Competitiveness 1999-01-1605

This paper argues in favor of a human-centered (anthropocentric) approach to modern manufacturing. The bases for these arguments are: (a) worker deskilling and creativity issues, (b) economics, and (c) unresolved problems in automation, such as software reliance and costs. Detailed arguments are avoided owing to space limitations. Finally, some issues confronting human-centered manufacturing are raised.

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