A multicriteria decision model to rank workstations in a footwear industry based on a FITradeoff-ranking method for ergonomics interventions

Correia, Lucas Miguel Alencar de Morais; Silva, Jonhatan Magno Norte da; Leite, Wilza Karla dos Santos; Lucas, Ruan Eduardo Carneiro; Colaço, Geraldo Alves

doi:10.1007/s12351-021-00671-0

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“…Miranda Bispo et al [ 79 ] observed that an increase in the weekly frequency of active breaks during the working day to perform workplace exercises could reduce self-reported MSD symptoms. This interruption can reduce tension in several muscles, including the thighs, considering that the workday involves prolonged standing positions [ 80 ].…”

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Construction of a Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale for the Lower Limbs of Workers: An Analysis Using the Multigroup Item Response Theory

Silva

Bispo

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Musculoskeletal symptoms are a major occupational health problem in workers, and these can affect all professional occupations. Previous studies have proposed metrics capable of evaluating the musculoskeletal discomfort experienced by workers. However, no study has developed a metric that considers professional groups. Thus, this study aimed to develop a scale for musculoskeletal discomfort in the lower limbs to compare self-reported symptoms among education, health, and industry professionals. The sample included 159 teachers, 167 health professionals, and 401 industrial operators who relayed their symptoms using a diagram of the hips, thighs, knees, lower legs, and feet. Factor and multigroup item response theory analyses were used to construct a musculoskeletal discomfort scale consisting of seven levels and to assess and compare the identified symptoms. The results showed that the progressive evolution of discomfort differed for each profession, demonstrating that each context and work environment affects workers differently, which may explain the different patterns of symptom responses among professional groups.

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confidence: 99%

Construction of a Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale for the Lower Limbs of Workers: An Analysis Using the Multigroup Item Response Theory

Silva

Bispo

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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“…Furthermore, the Flexible and Interactive Tradeoff method (FITradeoff) was utilized to obtain decision-makers' preferences. Researchers concluded that combining the structuring methods and FITradeoff facilitates decision-making [73]. By emphasizing that, according to evidence from risk management, a deep understanding of the massive problems should be integrated with stakeholders' proficiency and risk perception, researchers proposed a combination of PSMs for the exploration of stakeholders' risk perceptions through individual Fuzzy Cognitive Maps (FCMs) and Ambiguity Analysis (AA) for the examination of distinctions in risk perceptions and problem structure [74].…”

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Solving the Problem of Reducing the Audiences’ Favor toward an Educational Institution by Using a Combination of Hard and Soft Operations Research Approaches

Xu,

Edalatpanah,

Sorourkhah

2023

Mathematics

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Because of hyper-complexity, a difficulty to define, multiple stakeholders with conflicting perspectives, and a lack of clear-cut solutions, wicked problems necessitate innovative and adaptive strategies. Operations research (OR) has been a valuable tool for managers to make informed decisions for years. However, as we face increasingly complex and messy problems, it has become apparent that relying solely on either hard or soft OR approaches is no longer sufficient. We need to explore more innovative methodologies to address these wicked problems effectively. This study has bridged the research gap by proposing a structured process encompassing a subdivision-based problem structuring method for defining the wicked problem, a multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) for prioritizing subproblems, and a hard OR technique, data envelopment analysis (DEA) for tackling one of the most critical subdivisions. The proposed methodology, the subdivision-based problem structuring method (SPSM), implemented in a case study, focuses on a higher education institution experiencing a decline in student admissions and involves five steps. First, a diverse group of stakeholders is formed to ensure the comprehensive consideration of perspectives. Second, the wicked problem is defined, considering long-term consequences, multiple stakeholders, and qualitative stakeholder opinions. Third, a hierarchical structure is created to break down the wicked problem into manageable subproblems. Fourth, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method prioritizes subproblems. Finally, the subproblems are addressed one by one using a combination of soft and hard OR tools. The findings highlight the benefits of integrating hard and soft OR approaches. The study concludes with reflections on the implications of using a combined OR approach to tackle wicked problems in higher education and beyond.

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“…Consequently, PSMs can support the decision actors in understanding their preferences, objectives, and common goals under complex industrial systems in the light of sustainable-oriented Industry 4.0. As illustrative examples of PSM's contributions, such as those mentioned in [172,173], multicriteria decision modeling can be enhanced in industry systems with a sustainable perspective, thereby attending to environmental rules without disregarding social and financial interests. Additionally, a lack of formal procedures suggests the use of framework propositions widely discussed in the literature with the aim of guiding DMs, analysts, experts, and stakeholders in taking credible decisions, as discussed by de Almeida et al (2015) [7].…”

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Paradigms, Methods, and Tools for Multicriteria Decision Models in Sustainable Industry 4.0 Oriented Manufacturing Systems

Silva

Ferreira

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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The rise of Industry 4.0 tools transforms the way production plants are planned, controlled, and monitored, allowing organizations to achieve greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost reduction. This way, the use of emerging technologies provides a new look at the industrial sector, particularly concerning sustainability issues in a society that suffers worsening effects from climate change. On the other hand, the degree of success when implementing Industry 4.0 practices in sustainable-oriented manufacturing systems is closely related to hard decision-making, which involves, in practice, multiple and even conflicting criteria to model multidimensional problems. For that reason, it is worth recognizing the importance of the multi-criteria decision-making/aid (MCDM/A) approach to support decision modeling and application so that this research field can be better explored to enhance Industry 4.0 implementation and innovative advances in operations management. Given this backdrop, this paper undertakes a systematic literature review (SLR) of 118 papers, thereby combining a set of predefined keywords with several exclusion criteria to detect the literature that is related to sustainable decisions in manufacturing systems that introduced Industry 4.0 practices in the Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) database. Cross-matching important research metrics from these papers encourages this work to provide readers with two axes of discussion with the aid of five research questions: a bibliometric analysis and a content analysis. Among many findings, some guidelines for decision-making are put forward to share insights and provide decision-makers, scholars, experts, stakeholders, and other professionals with an overall managerial background when applying sustainable-oriented multicriteria models in manufacturing systems.

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A multicriteria decision model to rank workstations in a footwear industry based on a FITradeoff-ranking method for ergonomics interventions

Cited by 9 publications

References 69 publications

Construction of a Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale for the Lower Limbs of Workers: An Analysis Using the Multigroup Item Response Theory

Construction of a Musculoskeletal Discomfort Scale for the Lower Limbs of Workers: An Analysis Using the Multigroup Item Response Theory

Solving the Problem of Reducing the Audiences’ Favor toward an Educational Institution by Using a Combination of Hard and Soft Operations Research Approaches

Paradigms, Methods, and Tools for Multicriteria Decision Models in Sustainable Industry 4.0 Oriented Manufacturing Systems

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