Virtual Reality in Manual Order Picking


Book Description

The introduction of consumer-level head-mounted devices (HMDs) has led to a major drop in the application costs of virtual reality (VR), making the technology available for a wide range of users. To understand if VR HMDs can be used for planning and training in the context of manual order picking, this thesis provides the results of a large-scale randomized controlled study in which order picking has been compared between a virtual and a real environment. The results imply that VR HMDs can indeed be used by manufacturers and warehouse operators in a rack planning process if the reduction of searching times or the perceived workload is in focus. Additionally, the findings enable the use of VR HMDs for scientific research on human-centred rack design. Finally, the thesis highlights the usability of VR HMDs for training manual order picking activities.




Lean Thinking in Industry 4.0 and Services for Society


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Evidence of lean thinking implementation is found in various areas such as services, healthcare, and different industries like the automotive industry, aerospace industry, textile industry, food industry, and oil and gas industry. Such evidence points to the universality of lean thinking and how its use in different contexts increases its importance as an approach to continuous improvement. Lean Thinking in Industry 4.0 and Services for Society presents an insight into lean thinking as a philosophy that can identify problems and wastes in various areas, analyze them, and identify activities that could improve processes. Covering key topics such as industrial systems, lean safety, and lean sustainability, this reference work is ideal for industry professionals, business owners, managers, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.




Impacts of Technology on Operations Management: Adoption, Adaptation, and Optimization


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The impact of technology on operations management reshapes how organizations approach adoption, adaptation, and optimization of their processes. As businesses integrate advanced technologies such as automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, they are revolutionizing operational efficiency. The adoption of these technologies helps streamline workflows while enhancing decision-making capabilities. Adaptation strategically implements these innovations to align with organizational needs, while optimization drives continuous improvement by enabling precise performance tracking and predictive analytics. More exploration into these technological advancements may assist businesses in refining their operations, reducing costs, and achieving greater competitive advantage in today’s market. Impacts of Technology on Operations Management: Adoption, Adaptation, and Optimization examines the impact of technology on operations management within organizations. It explores solutions for business optimization, quality management, and product development using technology like AI, IoT, smart and digital technology, and data algorithms. This book covers topics such as circular economy, digital technology, and supply chains, and is a useful resource for computer engineers, managers, business owners, economists, scientists, academicians, and researchers.




HCI in Business, Government, and Organizations: Information Systems


Book Description

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, HCIBGO 2016, held as part of the 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2016, which took place in Toronto, Canada, in July 2016. HCII 2016 received a total of 4354 submissions, of which 1287 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process. The 43 papers presented in this volume were organized in topical sections named: designing information systems; HCI in the public administration and government; HCI at work; and mobile applications and services.




The Digital Supply Chain


Book Description

The Digital Supply Chain is a thorough investigation of the underpinning technologies, systems, platforms and models that enable the design, management, and control of digitally connected supply chains. The book examines the origin, emergence and building blocks of the Digital Supply Chain, showing how and where the virtual and physical supply chain worlds interact. It reviews the enabling technologies that underpin digitally controlled supply chains and examines how the discipline of supply chain management is affected by enhanced digital connectivity, discussing purchasing and procurement, supply chain traceability, performance management, and supply chain cyber security. The book provides a rich set of cases on current digital practices and challenges across a range of industrial and business sectors including the retail, textiles and clothing, the automotive industry, food, shipping and international logistics, and SMEs. It concludes with research frontiers, discussing network science for supply chain analysis, challenges in Blockchain applications and in digital supply chain surveillance, as well as the need to re-conceptualize supply chain strategies for digitally transformed supply chains.




Computers Helping People with Special Needs


Book Description

The two volume set LNCS 9758 and 9759, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2015, held in Linz, Austria, in July 2016. The 115 revised full papers and 48 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 239 submissions. The papers included in the second volume are organized in the following topics: environmental sensing technologies for visual impairments; tactile graphics and models for blind people and recognition of shapes by touch; tactile maps and map data for orientation and mobility; mobility support for blind and partially sighted people; the use of mobile devices by individuals with special needs as an assistive tool; mobility support for people with motor and cognitive disabilities; towards e-inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities; At and inclusion of people with autism or dyslexia; AT and inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing people; accessible computer input; AT and rehabilitation for people with motor and mobility disabilities; HCI, AT and ICT for blind and partially sighted people.







Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality


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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, EuroVR 2019, held in Tallinn, Estonia, in October 2019. The 11 full papers and 5 short papers presented together with 8 scientific posters were carefully reviewed and selected from 54 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections named: Immersive Interaction; Training, Teaching and Learning; Industrial Applications and Data Analysis; Perception, Cognition and Evaluation; and Scientific Posters.




Subject-Oriented Business Process Management. The Digital Workplace – Nucleus of Transformation


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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Subject-Oriented Business Process Management, S-BPM ONE 2020, held in Bremen, Germany, in December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online. The 10 full papers and 5 short papers were thoroughy reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The volume also presents 1 keynote paper. The papers are thematically organized according to the following sections: subject-oriented business processing – syntax and semantics; cyber-physical and assistance systems; process mining and the Internet of actors and behaviors; Industry 4.0; various views on business process management.




Advances in Ergonomics In Design, Usability & Special Populations: Part I


Book Description

Successful interaction with products, tools and technologies depends on usable designs and accommodating the needs of potential users without requiring costly training. In this context, this book is concerned with emerging ergonomics in design concepts, theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery, design and understanding of human interaction and usability issues with products and systems for their improvement. This book will be of special value to a large variety of professionals, researchers and students in the broad field of human modeling and performance who are interested in feedback of devices’ interfaces (visual and haptic), user-centered design, and design for special populations, particularly the elderly. We hope this book is informative, but even more - that it is thought provoking. We hope it inspires, leading the reader to contemplate other questions, applications, and potential solutions in creating good designs for all.