scholarly journals Communicating the Value of Ergonomics to Management – Part 2: Ergonomics ROI Case Study Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 973-975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Reid ◽  
Peter W. Johnson ◽  
Richard W. Marklin ◽  
Patricia Seeley ◽  
Peregrin Spielholz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Business Value ◽  
First Time

More than ever, human factors engineers and ergonomists need to justify our practice’s value to management. How can we effectively communicate with management? How should we present a Return on Investment (ROI) that leadership will find useful that addresses company profits, cost savings, productivity, first time quality, and turnover? What else does management care about other than ROI? This second panel in a two panel series will specifically highlight case studies in which presenters give examples of situations in which ROI for ergonomics was investigated from a business value. The session will start with four case study lectures followed by a panel discussion led by the moderators. The audience will be encouraged to participate with their own questions and comments.

Communicating the Value of Ergonomics to Management – Part 1: Language, ROI, and Models

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 920-923
Author(s):  
David Rempel ◽  
Christopher R. Reid ◽  
Blake McGowan ◽  
Cindy Williamson ◽  
David Alexander ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Industrial Designers ◽  
First Time

More than ever, human factors engineers and ergonomists need to justify our practice’s value to management. How can we effectively communicate with management? How should we present a Return on Investment (ROI) that leadership will find useful that addresses company profits, cost savings, productivity, first time quality, and turnover? What else does management care about other than ROI? The presenters on this first panel of a two panel set, will share their years of experience on how to effectively communicate the value of HF/E to management, industrial designers, and engineers. The session will start with a lecture followed by a panel discussion led by the moderators. The audience will be encouraged to participate with their own questions and comments.

scholarly journals Business Integration as a Service

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Chang ◽  
Robert John Walters ◽  
Gary Wills
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Important Data ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

This paper presents Business Integration as a Service (BIaS) which enables connections between services operating in the Cloud. BIaS integrates different services and business activities to achieve a streamline process. The authors illustrate this integration using two services; Return on Investment (ROI) Measurement as a Service (RMaaS) and Risk Analysis as a Service (RAaaS) in two case studies at the University of Southampton and Vodafone/Apple. The University of Southampton case study demonstrates the cost-savings and the risk analysis achieved, so two services can work as a single service. The Vodafone/Apple case study illustrates statistical analysis and 3D Visualisation of expected revenue and associated risk. These two cases confirm the benefits of BIaS adoption, including cost reduction and improvements in efficiency and risk analysis. Implementation of BIaS in other organisations is also discussed. Important data arising from the integration of RMaaS and RAaaS are useful for management of University of Southampton and potential and current investors for Vodafone/Apple.

Conditions for new parties’ participation in a founding election in a democratic transition

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-443
Author(s):  
Myriam Aït-Aoudia
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Electoral Competition ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
The Political ◽  
Democratic Transitions ◽  
New Parties ◽  
First Time

The literature on democratic transitions considers the participation of new parties in the first pluralist election in a post-authoritarian context (founding election) as something to be taken for granted. As such, it is never questioned. Specialists in democratic transitions ignore the research on “new parties,” which is, nonetheless, essential to the understanding of the particular characteristics of a post-authoritarian situation. Using an original qualitative study on Algeria, this article proposes to bring to light the political, organizational, and legal conditions of new political parties’ participation or nonparticipation in a founding election. In particular, this research allows us to grasp the dilemmas and difficulties faced by leaders of new parties and the types of support on which they rely to engage for the first time in an electoral competition. The analytical framework stemming from this “case study” is applicable to other national case studies.

Applying human factor analysis tools to a railway brake and wheel maintenance facility

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarbjeet Singh ◽  
Rupesh Kumar ◽  
Uday Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Posture Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Working Posture ◽  
Railway Maintenance

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate three techniques to extract human factor information from specific railway maintenance tasks. It describes the techniques and shows how these tools can be applied to identify improvements in maintenance practices and workflow. Design/methodology/approach – Three case studies were conducted on single group of technicians (n=19) at a railway maintenance workshop in Luleå, Sweden. Case study I examined the posture of the technicians while they were changing the brake shoes of freight wagons; the study employed the Standard Nordic Questionnaire and a videotape using the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS). Case study II looked at maintenance repair times required to change the wheel axle on freight wagons at the workshop. A video filming method suggested by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work was used to measure actual maintenance time. Finally, case study III considered the technicians’ (n=19) perception of work demands, their control over the work and their social support while performing maintenance tasks (brake shoe and wheel axle maintenance); to this end, the case study used a demand control support questionnaire. Findings – In the first case study, the Standard Nordic Questionnaire confirmed that technicians at this particular railway vehicle maintenance workshop suffer from back and shoulder pain. The Ovako Working Posture Analysis showed that 21 percent of the working time required to fit the brake wedge and cotter pin fits into two OWAS categories: category 3, where “change is required as soon as possible,” and category 4, where “change is required immediately”. Problems stem from poor workplace layout, incorrect posture and inaccessibility of tools and components. In the second study, the video analysis indicated that the working time to change the wheel axle of a freight wagon is greatly affected by poor workplace layout. The third case study showed that the technicians have lower “psychological demands” (mean=13), “higher control over work” (mean=16) and “high social support” (mean=22). Practical implications – The objective of this study was to apply knowledge about human factors to the functional relationships between maintenance personnel, tasks and the working environment to improve safety. If the workplace layout, working posture, maintenance manuals and accessibility of tools are poorly planned, maintenance performance can be adversely affected. The results of this study should assist maintenance management to design new policies and guidelines for improving the work environment. Originality/value – Three case studies were conducted at a railway maintenance workshop in Luleå, Sweden, to collect data on how human factors affect various railway maintenance tasks.

scholarly journals Activating the Teaching-Research Nexus in Smaller Universities: Case Studies Highlighting Diversity of Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-158
Author(s):  
William E. Boyd ◽  
◽  
Meg O'Reilly ◽  
Danny Bucher ◽  
Kath Fisher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Staff Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Important Process ◽  
Dimensions Of Learning ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Teaching Research

The teaching-research nexus (TRN) has become an important process in the modern University, providing both identity to university scholarship and a device for the integration of academics’ work. Over the last decade many reports have identified the need to both establish institution-wide processes to embed and support TRN, and assist in academic professional development in adopting TRN. This case study reports one such institutional project, focussing on one element of the staff development program, a TRN panel discussion by academics who have engaged TRN. The discussion was structured around the five TRN dimensions of: Learning through research; Research-led teaching; Researching teaching; Teaching informed research; Learning how to do research. By reflecting on their personal experiences, the presenters provided example and discussion of the diversity of options within TRN. In evaluating this event, we consider the diversity of subtlety of TRN. There are clearly advantages for students and staff alike, and TRN allows the curriculum to have a significant authenticity. In terms of teaching, research becomes a core learning tool and foundation of the curriculum. TRN then becomes the catalyst for merging boundaries between teachers and learners, lecturers and researchers: TRN becomes a truly twoway relationship.

scholarly journals A Case Study for Business Integration as a Service

2014 ◽  
pp. 229-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Chang
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Computational Results ◽  
Cloud Adoption ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

This chapter presents Business Integration as a Service (BIaaS) to allow two services to work together in the Cloud to achieve a streamline process. The authors illustrate this integration using two services, Return on Investment (ROI) Measurement as a Service (RMaaS) and Risk Analysis as a Service (RAaaS), in the case study at the University of Southampton. The case study demonstrates the cost-savings and the risk analysis achieved, so two services can work as a single service. Advanced techniques are used to demonstrate statistical services and 3D Visualisation services under the remit of RMaaS and Monte Carlo Simulation as a Service behind the design of RAaaS. Computational results are presented with their implications discussed. Different types of risks associated with Cloud adoption can be calculated easily, rapidly, and accurately with the use of BIaaS. This case study confirms the benefits of BIaaS adoption, including cost reduction and improvements in efficiency and risk analysis. Implementation of BIaaS in other organisations is also discussed. Important data arising from the integration of RMaaS and RAaaS are useful for management and stakeholders of University of Southampton.

scholarly journals Return on Investment of Ergonomics Interventions – Discussion Panel

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 978-979
Author(s):  
Blake McGowan ◽  
Christopher R. Reid ◽  
Stephen Bao ◽  
Jay Kapellusch
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Discussion Panel

Business value is commonly defined as the importance or worth to the operation. Effectively communicating the value of ergonomics to business stakeholders is key to gaining support (Dul et al., 2012). How do we best convey the value of ergonomics to business stakeholders? How do we engage and communicate in terms that matter to them? How do we educate and demonstrate return in investment? Basically, how does good ergonomics affect the bottom line? During this discussion panel, experts from industry, government, and academia will share their approaches and results. The session will start with brief presentations from three experts, followed by a panel discussion led by the moderator. The audience will be encouraged to participate with their own questions and comments.

scholarly journals Assessing The Impact Of Wellness Programs Across Multiple Worksites: An Alternative To Return On Investment

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Karen H. Larwin
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Wellness Programs ◽  
Workplace Wellness ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Insurance Cost ◽  
Workplace Wellness Programs ◽  
The Impact

The current case study looks at an innovative approach to assessing the impact of a large-scale workplace wellness program across seven different employer locations. Unlike many reports on the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs, this study does not use return on investment (ROI), which is limited in its ability to provide good estimates of insurance cost savings. The case study looks at a multi-year workplace wellness programs’ impact on clinical measures from baseline through year two data collection. As a unique approach, meta-analytic results provide estimates that are both valid and reliable. Additionally, these measures are standardized, making them assessable for comparisons across different program implementations. 

scholarly journals A Case Study for Business Integration as a Service

2015 ◽  
pp. 964-989
Author(s):  
Victor Chang
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Computational Results ◽  
Cloud Adoption ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The University

This chapter presents Business Integration as a Service (BIaaS) to allow two services to work together in the Cloud to achieve a streamline process. The authors illustrate this integration using two services, Return on Investment (ROI) Measurement as a Service (RMaaS) and Risk Analysis as a Service (RAaaS), in the case study at the University of Southampton. The case study demonstrates the cost-savings and the risk analysis achieved, so two services can work as a single service. Advanced techniques are used to demonstrate statistical services and 3D Visualisation services under the remit of RMaaS and Monte Carlo Simulation as a Service behind the design of RAaaS. Computational results are presented with their implications discussed. Different types of risks associated with Cloud adoption can be calculated easily, rapidly, and accurately with the use of BIaaS. This case study confirms the benefits of BIaaS adoption, including cost reduction and improvements in efficiency and risk analysis. Implementation of BIaaS in other organisations is also discussed. Important data arising from the integration of RMaaS and RAaaS are useful for management and stakeholders of University of Southampton.

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