Iriondo, Aitor & Högberg, Dan & Syberfeldt, Anna & Brolin, Erik & Hanson, Lars. (2020). Application of Multi-objective Optimization on Ergonomics in Production – A Case Study. 10.1007/978-3-030-20216-3_54.
Abstract
Taking a holistic perspective is central in production development, aiming to optimize ergonomics and overall production system performance. Hence, there is a need for tools and methods that can support production companies to identify the production system alternatives that are optimal regarding both ergonomics and production efficiency. The paper presents a devised case study where multi-objective optimization is applied, as a step to towards the development of such an optimization tool. The overall objective in the case study is to find the best order in which an operator performs manual tasks during a workday, considering ergonomics and production system efficiency simultaneously. More specifically, reducing the risk of injury from lifting tasks and improving the throughput are selected as the two optimization objectives. Access publication.