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B. M. Deros

University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

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Research ArticleOpen accessAn Effective Approach for Benchmarking ImplementationB. M. Deros, J. Tan, M. N. Ab. Rahman, N. A.Q.M. DaudProblem statement: The purpose of this study is to present a benchmarking guideline, conceptual framework and computerized mini program to assists companies achieve better performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, supply chain and eventually increase their competitiveness in the market. The study begins with literature review on benchmarking definition, barriers and advantages from the implementation and the study of … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 13 Jul 2011 · 7,885 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessA Survey on Environmental Factors and Job Satisfaction Among Operators in Automotive IndustryA. R. Ismail, M. H.M. Haniff, C. B. Kim et al.Problem statement: A survey was conducted to investigate the relationship between environmental factors, job satisfaction that influence the workers’ discomfort in four automotive manufacturing in Malaysia. Discomfort level of operator in workstation often were associated with workstation design, posture comfort operator at work, activity which involved work and place influence environment such as heat, noise and lighting. The aim of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2010 · 7,036 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessOptimization of Temperature Level to Enhance Worker Performance in Automotive IndustryA. R. Ismail, M. Y.M. Yusof, N. K. Makhtar et al.Problem statement: Production of automotive parts is among the largest contributor to economic earnings in Malaysia. The dominant work involve in producing automotive part were manual assembly process. Where it is definitely used a manpower capability. Thus the quality of the product heavily depends on worker’s comfort in the working condition. Temperature is one of the environmental factors that give … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,338 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessThermal Comfort Assessment and Optimization of Environmental Factors by Using Taguchi MethodA. R. Ismail, M. R.A. Rani, Z. K.M. Makhbul et al.Problem statement: The objective of this study was to determine the dominance effects of environmental factors such as Illuminance (lux), relative humidity (%) and WBGT (°C) on the operators’ productivity at Malaysian automotive industry. Approach: One automotive parts assembly factory had been chosen as a subject for the study. The subjects were workers at the assembly section of the factory. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2009 · 7,193 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessThermal Comfort Assessment: A Case Study at Malaysian Automotive IndustryA. R. Ismail, N. Jusoh, R. Zulkifli et al.Problem statement: Thermal comfort has a great influence on the productivity and satisfaction of indoor building occupants. The exposure to excessive heat during work may cause discomfort and contributed to low productivity among workers. Malaysia known with its hot and humid weather where in most of the survey study published indicated that workers in Malaysia automotive industries had exposed to … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2009 · 7,581 accessesView PDF Cite