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Improving ergonomic conditions and productivity: a case study in a PVD coating production area
Introduction: Due to demographic variation, fewer young workers are available and the overall number of workers will decrease. The length of absenteeism, especially due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), increases with higher age (Müglich et al., 2015). According to Neumann and Dul (2010), if effectively applied in the design of operation systems, Human Factors can improve system performance while reducing health hazards for employees. The aim of this work is to evaluate “How productivity is affected after the implementation of ergonomics improvements?” The case study takes place in a PVD coating production area, where workers’ complaints due to shoulder pains were rising considerably. These complaints come mainly from the processes of loading and unloading pieces from the suspension, before and after the product entering the PVD machine, respectively. This is a repetitive job and involves two awkward postures: flexion of the arms above 60º (from now on “arms up”) about 30% of the time and the difficulty to move manually a full suspension of 6kg, on average, from the machine carpet to a table every 3 minutes and vice-versa depending if it is an unloading or a loading process
Internal Logistics Process Improvement using PDCA: A Case Study in the Automotive Sector
Background: The Plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle methodology for a continuous improvement project implementation aims for the internal logistics upgrade, which is especially important in the industrial context of a component manufacturing company for the automotive sector. Objectives: The goal is to quantify the gains from waste reduction based on the usage of the PDCA cycle as a tool in the implementation and optimisation of a milk run in an assembly line of a company in the automotive sector by determining the optimal cycle time of supply and the standardisation of the logistic supply process and the materials’ flow. Methods/Approach: The research was conducted through observation and data collection in loco, involving two main phases: planning and implementation. According to the phases of the PDCA cycle, the process was analysed, and tools such as the SIPOC matrix, process stratification, 5S, and visual management were implemented. Results: Using Lean tools, it was possible to reduce waste by establishing concise flows and defining a supply pattern, which resulted in a reduction of movements. The transportation waste was reduced by fixing the position of more than half of the materials in the logistic trailers. The developed Excel simulator provided the logistic train\u27s optimal cycle time. Conclusions: The assembly line supplied by milk-run was fundamental to highlight a range of improvements in the process of internal supply, such as better integration of stock management systems, greater application of quality, or the adoption of better communication systems between the different areas and employees
Products of pairwise totally permutable groups
[EN] In this paper finite groups factorized as products of pairwise totally permutable subgroups are studied in the framework of Fitting classesA.M.-P. and M.D.P.-R. were both supported by Proyecto BMF20001-1667-C03-03, Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnolog´ıa and FEDER, Spain.Hauck, P.; MartĂnez Pastor, A.; PĂ©rez-Ramos, M. (2003). Products of pairwise totally permutable groups. Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society. 46(1):147-157. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0013091502000299S14715746
Policy Effects on the Quality of Public Health Care: Evaluating Portuguese Public Hospitals’ Quality through Customers’ Views
In this paper, public health care administration issues are reviewed
and public hospital patients’ views on quality of health care are empirically
tested. The purpose is to support the recommendation of new public policies that
lead to better performance, if necessary. Hospital patients’ views on service quality were assessed through a questionnaire to estimate a global customer satisfaction measure. We argue that customer satisfaction should be measured through
multiple indicators, as a latent variable. Thus, we considered the latent segment
models (LSM) approach to assess customer service satisfaction. We found a two segment latent structure: segment 1, the satisfied, with 48 percent of patients,
mostly male and middle-aged patients; and segment 2, the unsatisfied, with 52
percent of patients, mostly female and youngest/oldest patients.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
First report of Puccinia thaliae causing rust on Canna spp. in Europe
Disease Notesinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Fourth International Congress of CiiEM : Health, Well-Being and Ageing in the 21st Century
Proceedings of the Fourth International Congress of CiiEM: Health, Well-Being and Ageing in the 21st Century, held at Egas Moniz’ University Campus in Monte de Caparica, Almada, from 3–5 June 2019.The 4th edition of the CiiEM Congress “HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND AGEING IN THE XXI CENTURY” followed the trend of previous editions and kept the open and demanding spirit of Egas Moniz scientific dynamics, with the participation of a 15 high-quality communications from 15 world-renowned speakers, and about 200 communications focussing on subjects of importance to the scientific activity of Egas Moniz. This spreads across the biomedical and human sciences.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Analysis of entrepreneurial propensity of students from the Viseu pole of Portuguese Catholic University
Este artigo pretende mostrar a importância do ensino
superior na promoção do empreendedorismo. Assim,
começa-se com uma análise teórica dos conceitos de
empreendedorismo e de empreendedor e dos principais
motivos que conduzem ao empreendedorismo, bem como dos
obstáculos que o dificultam. Salienta-se também a importância
que o ensino superior tem na promoção do empreendedorismo.
Faz-se, por fim, uma breve evolução histórica da educação
para o empreendedorismo no ensino superior e do que tem
sido feito em Portugal nesta área.
Em termos metodolĂłgicos, apresentam-se os
resultados de um estudo efetuado com 348 alunos do PĂłlo de
Viseu da Universidade CatĂłlica Portuguesa. Este estudo teve
como principal objetivo conhecer a propensĂŁo empreendedora
dos seus alunos. Os resultados obtidos neste estudo sugerem
que os alunos tĂŞm pouca tendĂŞncia empreendedora, o que se
poderá dever aos receios e às dificuldades em desenvolver um
negĂłcio prĂłprio, assim como a alguns fatores que
condicionam a criação e o sucesso de uma empresa. Assim, é fundamental evidenciar a importância do empreendedorismo,
quer para os indivĂduos, quer para a sociedade, e, por isso, Ă©
indispensável fomentar a sua promoção, sobretudo junto da
comunidade escolar.This article aims to show the importance of higher
education in promoting entrepreneurship. So, we start with a
theoretical analysis of the concepts of entrepreneurship and
entrepreneur and the main reasons that lead to
entrepreneurship, such as the obstacles to it. Also highlight the
importance that higher education has to promote
entrepreneurship, and, finally, a brief historical development
of entrepreneurship education in higher education and what
has been done in this area in Portugal.
In methodological terms, we present the results of a
study conducted with 348 students from Viseu pole of the
Portuguese Catholic University. This study aimed to know the
entrepreneurial propensity of their students. The results of this
study suggest that students have little entrepreneurial trend,
which could be due to the fears and difficulties in developing
their own business, as well as some factors that influence the
creation and success of a company. Thus, it is crucial to
highlight the importance of entrepreneurship, both for
individuals and for society, and therefore it is essential to
foster its promotion especially among the school community.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Resultados da intervenção de enfermagem na prevenção e cicatrização da dermatite associada à incontinência (DAI): revisão sistemática da literatura
A dermatite associada à incontinência (DAI) trata-se de uma complicação frequente nas pessoas
com perda de continĂŞncia de esfĂncteres, que induz irritação e rotura da pele, com impacto
na qualidade de vida e vulnerabilidade para úlceras por pressão e infeções secundárias
THE IMPACT OF INFORMAL CAREGIVERS DURING CANCER PATIENTS’ TRAJECTORY IN ECONOMIC HEALTH OUTCOMES
In the trajectory of the person with cancer, the presence of uncontrolled symptoms are the main
and frequent cause of demand for health services, which increases with the advanced stage of the
disease. The modernization of health systems advocates the domiciliation of health care, with
proximity assistance, where informal caregivers assume a role of relevance. Persons with cancer
prefer this typology of service, as well have positive impact in economic health outcomes.
However, it is essential to reflect in the shapes of the professional support, health policies and
incentives, which are needed with the finality to prevent burnout of the caregiver. As ensure the
resources to certify the self-care and quality of life of the person with cancer and informal
caregivers
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