Tool for planning, steering and prediction for coordinated and optimal ergonomics and efficiency (SEE)

Important results from the project

The project´s idea and goal is to develop a product/service where the production efficiency and work environment aspects are visible, integrated and valued. The current state and future scenarios of the integrated perspective can be analyzed. The model/tool is based on cooperation between different functions in companies/organizations and can be used for: Daily planning and management, Risk and impact analyses, Tactical/strategic development In the project (stage 2) there is a functioning product/service, however with a need for further development before marketing.

Expected long term effects

In an iterative process, the project has developed a model/tools gathered in a technical solution for use in businesses and a business model exists. The solution is anchored in the participating businesses, adaptable to different industries/sectors. The project has led to increased awareness of the importance of the work environment and how it is connected to production choices. The participating businesses believe they have become better at identifying work environment deficiencies, employee commitment has increased and the dialogue around improvements has been strengthened.

Approach and implementation

The focus has been on mapping needs, challenges, evaluating ideas, producing basis, development work, and solutions and testing the innovation. Different variants of assessment templates/batteries of questions have been developed, a general (ergonomics, efficiency, organizational/social work environment) and business-adapted variants. The technical development has been based on the deliverables of the project and included design, development, test/evaluation, prioritization, etc. Tests of function, content and usability have been carried out at demo meetings.