Macroergonomics: theory, methods, and applications

This book's primary objective is to provide a comprehensive coverage of ergonomics in overall work system analysis and design. It provides a summary of the historical development of macroergonomics. It explains how an understanding of macroergonomics can lead to improvements in such things as reducing work-related lost time accidents; and describes the methods and tools used in work system anal…

Successful strategies in supply chain management

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

1591403057

Collation

x, 258 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Series Title

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Call Number

[TIN-LIB-122]

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