Product placement and work ergonomics : case Suomen Medituote
Rautiainen, Jesse (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052515748
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052515748
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Thesis investigates the optimization of warehouse operations and product placement to improve both logistical efficiency and workplace ergonomics at the case company, Suomen Medituote. The study addresses two central research questions: how warehouse layout and operations can be improved for overall efficiency, and how optimized product placement can enhance intralogistics and ergonomics.
A mixed-methods approach involving direct participate observation and employee survey was used to identify existing challenges, such as physically demanding tasks, inefficient loading dock placement, and heavy lifting from high storage areas.
The results suggest that a more ergonomic and efficient warehouse can be achieved through redesigning the layout, increasing the number of wrapping machines, and implementing a systematic approach to organizing high – and low-volume products. Additionally, eliminating top-shelf heavy lifting is recommended to reduce physical strain on employees.
These findings provide actionable insights for the case company and similar organizations seeking to enhance warehouse efficiency and worker well-being.
A mixed-methods approach involving direct participate observation and employee survey was used to identify existing challenges, such as physically demanding tasks, inefficient loading dock placement, and heavy lifting from high storage areas.
The results suggest that a more ergonomic and efficient warehouse can be achieved through redesigning the layout, increasing the number of wrapping machines, and implementing a systematic approach to organizing high – and low-volume products. Additionally, eliminating top-shelf heavy lifting is recommended to reduce physical strain on employees.
These findings provide actionable insights for the case company and similar organizations seeking to enhance warehouse efficiency and worker well-being.