Review of Human Factors and Automotive Assembly Line Control Systems for Sustainable Production
Sustainable production in the automotive industry is increasingly essential as manufacturers strive to reduce environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency. This paper reviews the critical role of human factors and advanced control systems in improving the efficiency of automotive assembly lines for sustainable production. The study explores how ergonomic design, worker engagement, and intelligent control systems may be integrated to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and improve overall production performance and quality. By incorporating human-centric design into automated processes, the research reviews strategies that are utilized today for enhancing worker safety and satisfaction, as well as for contributing to a more sustainable and resilient manufacturing process. This paper serves as a valuable resource for engineers, sustainability experts, and industry leaders committed to advancing sustainable manufacturing practices.
Authors
- Nikolaos Papakostas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0443-221X)
- D. L. Carroll (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6129-0515)
- Thomas L. Ward
- Paerhati Remutula
- Cian Claffey
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- General Motors (United States) (US)
- University of Limerick (IE)
- General Motors (India) (IN)
- I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (IE)
- General Motors (Poland) (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Procedia CIRP
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2025.08.158
- Primary Topic
- Assembly Line Balancing Optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Science Foundation Ireland