Industrial engineering in banana packaging in Australia

Summary form only given. An industrial engineering approach has been used to study the current practices and technologies employed in the banana packaging industry in North Queensland in Australia. The objectives of this study include the following: understanding of the variations in practices and technologies in banana packaging in North Queensland; analysis of the relationship between level of technology, workforce, and output; scientific determination of the time required to complete various elements of the banana packaging activity; establishing the standard production level for various levels of technology and workforce; and designing a well-balanced and efficient packaging system.