Transfer mechanisms for lean implementation with OHS integration in the garment industry

Abu Hamja completed his PhD in 2020 under the DANIDA-funded Aalborg-AUST research project from the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Denmark. Hamja also holds a M.Sc. from Ajou University, South Korea, and a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering from Chittagong University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh. His research interest focuses on integrating lean manufacturing with work environment, ergonomics, and on operations research, in order to create sustainable global supply chains.

Peter Hasle is professor in the Department of Technology and Innovation at University of Southern Denmark. Former positions include professorships at Aalborg University and the National Research Centre for the Working Environment and positions at the Technical University of Denmark, an independent research institute, the International Labour Organization and occupational health services. He has published extensively in international journals, books and book chapters. He has been a key speaker at several international conferences. His research interest lies in integration of the work environment in management and operation. Peter Hasle has recently taken a special interest in utilizing lean as a tool to develop economic and social sustainability.

David Hansen is an assistant professor of Sustainable Operations and Innovation Management at Aalborg University in Copenhagen. His research is concerned with developing approaches for sustainable improvements in organizations, for example interventions combining the development of productivity, quality and occupational health and safety. David draws on theoretical insights from the fields of leadership, operations management, engineering design, and psychology to create practical improvement to organizations and to application of technology. His PhD from 2014 inquired into bridging strengths-based management approaches and Lean philosophy in order to create new theoretical insights on continuous improvement and sustainable business performance.