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Kaizen and ergonomics: the perfect marriage

Issue title: IEA 2012: 18th World congress on Ergonomics - Designing a sustainable future

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rodriguez, Martin Antonio | Lopez, Luis Fernando

Affiliations: Safety and Health, Toyota Argentina S.A., Ruta 12 Km 81, CP 2800, Zarate, Pcia. Buenos Aires, Argentina. | Human Resources , Toyota Argentina S.A., Ruta 12 Km 81, CP 2800, Zarate, Pcia. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Note: [] Corresponding author. E-mail: martinrodri@yahoo.com

Keywords: Kaizen, Ergonomics, Toyota, Argentina

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0271-964

Journal: Work, vol. 41, no. Supplement 1, pp. 964-967, 2012

Published: 2012
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Abstract

This paper is an approach of how Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and Ergonomics could be implemented in the field of work. The Toyota’s Team Members are the owners of this job, applying tools and techniques to improve work conditions using the Kaizen Philosophy in a QCC Activity (Quality Control Circle).

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