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Case Studies About the Impact of Lean Tools on Worker Safety

Authors : Soraia Santos, Luísa Morgado

Published in: Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland

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The market is increasingly competitive and innovative. In this way, it is necessary for companies to find tools that help them to innovate and manage to reduce costs. It should also be noted that companies need to have good strategic management with a focus on continuous improvement of processes. Companies can only remain in the market when they differentiate themselves from their peers, for which it is necessary to invest in the improvement of production processes. Safety and health at work is also a very important factor in the success of companies. This theme has been gaining more and more importance, because in their work activities, employees are exposed to various risks that affect their safety and health. Regarding accidents at work and occupational diseases, in addition to the damage to employees, they also generate high costs for companies and society. Lean is an innovative and revolutionary methodology with positive impacts in many areas. Currently, it is implemented by several companies, leading them to reinvent themselves to be more competitive and secure.

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Title: Case Studies About the Impact of Lean Tools on Worker Safety
Authors: Soraia Santos
Luísa Morgado
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Book: Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: Establishing Bridges for More Sustainable Manufacturing Systems
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-38164-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-38165-2

Copyright Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38165-2_43