Pandemics and other forms of epidemic outbreaks are a unique case manufacturing risk typified by high uncertainty, increasing propagation, long-term disruption to manufacturers, supply chain actors as well the end-users consumers. For COVID-19 scope has been largely twofold; an endogenous processes systems extreme shifts in demand caused exogenous disruption. Existing literature on disruptions suggests that pandemics qualitatively different from typical disruptions. There is no available...

Quality control is an essential element of manufacturing operations that reduces product defects and provides excellent products the right specifications to end consumer. Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digitalisation, along with lean tools, may support quality operations. This paper presents a case study food company wherein checks were optimised using business process re-engineering reduce physical waste resource usage. Following close analysis company’s pack-house operations, it was...

Abstract The present work introduces a new technology for converting energy from steps into electricity. It starts with study of the mechanical available in busy corridor. subsequent development efforts and devices are presented, an iterative approach to prototyping. Methods enhancing piezoelectric conversion efficiency have been determined as part process introduced article. Capitalizing on these findings, we fabricated energy‐harvesting stairs that power embedded emergency lighting....

The implementation of ambidextrous innovation in project organizations within the cultures Global South, such as Saudi Arabia, is a significant problem. Organizational culture positioned key factor that can help Arabia to implement ambidexterity framework. However, knowledge innovations an important cultural and organizational context highly limited. Thus, aim present research explore aspects themes based on action grounded theory approach employ projects work structure management offices...

The rise in urbanisation and resource consumption has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable economic models. traditional linear economy, which relies heavily on non-renewable resources, exceeds Earth’s capacity poses significant sustainability challenges. As a result, there is an increasing necessity to transition towards circular economy (CE) as more alternative. Saudi Arabia, one of world’s largest economies, striving implement this shift due considerable environmental However,...

As the world of manufacturing is accelerating to its digital paradigm, it could become a significant generator energy-consuming data. The storage such data facilitated by proliferation easily accessible cloud services, whilst cost transmission and has significantly dropped. Within sustainability context, carbon-footprint characteristics these masses data-capture, transmission, management have not been given adequate due-diligence. A cause this omission may be assumption that renewable forms...

Without a clear sustainability agenda in place, manufacturing companies would typically aim for products with incremental improved performance their customers or introducing novel and innovative services that appeal to target audience. However, mounting pressures improve environmental indicators (carbon emissions, waste) require think about step change improvements how they operate manage energy resources. Companies trying make less materials (doing more less) are likely face, must address,...

Carbon accounting is primarily a process for measuring, reporting, and allocating greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, thus enabling informed decision-making to mitigate climate change foster responsible resource management. There noticeable upsurge in the academia regarding carbon accounting, which engenders complexity due heterogeneity of practices that fall under purview accounting. Such plurality has given rise situation where diverse interpretations coexist, often bereft...

Abstract Higher educational institutes (HEIs) are managing their resources by using learning management systems (LMS) which facilitate the processes. This paper aims to develop relationships among success factors typically found in technology, as well human and organisational aspects an interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach for LMS diffusion HEIs Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The possessing a higher driving power ISM need be prioritised many other dependent variables affected...

Improving the management of carbon emissions in drive to Net-Zero can involve both complex measurements and development cleaner technologies, which is a demanding challenge for private public sectors. Specifically, within often sensitive supply chains such as aerospace manufacturing, accounting requires quantification extended enterprise's direct indirect system. Currently however, there lack standardised methods suitable use measurement auditing performance production process well chain....

As the worldwide GDP is forecasted to double by 2035, energy demand globally expected increase 34%. The industrial sector also account for more than 30% of primary 2040. These projections make manufacturing operations even complicated when combined with predicted long-term inflation raw material prices and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Therefore, it has become challenging practitioners in improve their eco-efficiency or "do less". Traditional management tools based on...

Electric Vehicles (EVs) with rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries (Li-ion) are at the forefront of global trend for lower-emission transportation and decarbonisation. Capable suppliers Li-Ion battery assembly systems essential enabling automotive OEMs to scale up their Li-ion EV production expected volumes. This paper details a feasibility study assembly, developed traditional supplier niche in order enable them enter emerging lower carbon OEM supply chains. Through simulation modelling,...

Abstract As digital technology and connectivity advance rapidly, the premise of bringing supply chain (SC) visibility across multiple tiers supply, whilst facilitating velocity to achieve strategic business objectives, is gaining interest. The feasibility timing for successful adoption implementation such depend primarily on readiness level specific needs each organisation, making it imperative exercise insightful judgement as can be expensive acquire, develop master. This research study...

Rapid product design updates, unstable supply chains, and erratic demand phenomena are challenging current production modes. Reconfigurable manufacturing systems (RMS) aim to provide a cost-effective solution for responding these challenges. However, given their complex adjustable nature, RMSs cannot fully unlock potential by applying old-fashion fixed dispatching rules. Reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms offer useful approach finding optimal solutions in such systems. This paper...

This paper investigates the application of modern industrial internet protocols and network architecture in manufacturing companies, from perspectives productivity sustainability, framed fourth revolution paradigm. is achieved by delving into existing information systems devices, their inter-operability interconnections using things protocols. The details a study generating standard model data to better unify different layers that typify most leveraging digital infrastructure establish solid...

The human activity of heating homes contributes a significant amount CO2 in the total UK Green House Gases and process retrofitting residential stock equipping new dwellings with lower carbon neutral technologies could be complex, costly physically challenging. This paper investigates feasibility composite mixture nanotubes (CNT) graphene material applied as printed layer to underside cementitious flooring substrate, acting radiant underfloor heater. Screening sample tests confirm instant at...