A genetic algorithm for the design of job rotation schedules considering ergonomic and competence criteria

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 60, Issue 9-12, 2012, Pages 1161-1174

  Asensio Cuesta, S ^a   Diego Mas, J A ^a   Canos Daros L ^a   Andres Romano C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Competences; Job rotation; Musculoskeletal disorders

Indexed keywords

COMPETENCES; EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION; EMPLOYEE TURNOVER; JOB ROTATION; MULTI-CRITERIA; MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS; ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY; PRODUCT QUALITY;

DISEASES; ERGONOMICS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; JOB SATISFACTION;

ROTATION;

EID: 84861704103     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: 14333015     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-011-3672-0     Document Type: Article

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