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Alternative human role in manufacturing

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The limits of Taylorism are alive and well in today's manufacturing systems. Automation does have to constrain human ability creativity, judgement and skill, and undermine human dignity. The paper presents an interactive concept of manufacturing. “Human-Oriented Manufacturing Systems” (HOMS), which aims to achieve high flexibility and quality of production while creating an environment for happy working and joyful living.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 ohkubo, Shinjuku-Ku, 169, Tokyo, Japan

    Hiromu Nakazawa

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Nakazawa, H. Alternative human role in manufacturing. AI & Soc 7, 151–156 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01908612

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