Although preventive health management in businesses is an ideal tool for driving down high healthcare costs, many companies have so far neglected this important area.

Continental AG’s long-term commitment to age-stable ergonomics pays big dividends to the company and all of its workers.

DEARBORN, MI—Since 2003, Ford has reduced the injury rate by 70 percent for its more than 50,000 “industrial athletes” in the U.S., and many more around the world, through new ergonomics technology, lift-assist devices, workstation redesign and data-driven process changes.

Investments in ergonomic equipment can improve more than just injury rates and workers’ comp costs.

Continuous improvement in manufacturing has been on Bruce Hamilton’s mind for many years.

Automotive OEMs and Tier 1s are increasingly separating specific assembly processes from the main production line as part of their lean manufacturing model.

NEW DELHI—Audi has developed a carbon-fiber “chairless chair” for its employees working on the assembly line. The chair eases many assembly activities and at the same time, it improves their posture and reduces the strain on their legs.

Videojet Raises Yield With Custom Cart

GETRAG has been the world’s largest supplier of transmission systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles for several years.

Flexible drawer storage cabinets can save time and floor space.