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A modelling framework for complementary design of production planning and control systems

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Four main statements that should be considered in the design of production planning and control systems (PPC-systems) consisting of human and technical sub-systems. Production models cannot be identical to production models needs for planning and control of production systems, and the complementary design of PPc-systems is only feasible if a fundamental change of mind from static to dynamic occurs.

Author: Moscoso, Philip G., Wafler, Toni, Windischer, Anna
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1999
Methods, Production planning, Control systems

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Co-operation at work: a process-oriented perspective on joint activity in inter-organizational relations

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Research is presented concerning the analysis of co-operative relationships between different work enterprises, with focus on the dealings between automobile producers and suppliers in Germany.

Author: Wehner, Theo, Clases, Christoph, Bachmann, Reinhard
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2000
Germany, Automobile industry, Business enterprises

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Activity theory as a framework for analyzing and redesigning work

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Research into work using a new method of analysis, activity theory with a cultural and historical perspective, is presented, with focus on observations made in a medical work environment.

Author: Engestrom, Yrjo
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2000
Health aspects, Physicians, Medical professions, Helsinki, Finland

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Subjects list: Research, Observations, Work, Work (Labor)
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