White paper examines role of ergonomics in integrated Lean strategies

A recent publication by Material Handling Industry of America emphasizes the importance of integrating Lean and ergonomic concepts with material handling equipment solutions.

By Staff December 13, 2007

Material Handling Industry of America recently published a white paper entitled Integrated Lean Thinking & Ergonomics: Utilizing Material Handling Assist Device Solutions for a Productive Workplace .
Commissioned by the Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment Council and the Lift Manufacturers Product Section of MHIA, it emphasizes the importance of integrating Lean and ergonomic concepts with material handling equipment solutions. It provides specific situations in which companies have used material handling equipment to improve and support their Lean initiatives while enhancing employee work environments with ergonomic solutions and improving the throughput process.
Click here to download the paper.