Ergonomic considerations when slotting piece-pick operations in distribution centers.
Many warehouse slotting algorithms have overlooked worker ergonomics. This research aimed to develop ergonomics slotting guidelines based upon the back and shoulder postures and electromyographic (EMG) responses of the deltoid and erector spinae muscles when individual items are picked from, or full...
| Publicado en: | Applied Ergonomics Vol. 97 |
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| Formato: | research Journal Article |
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Elsevier B.V.
Nov2021
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