In this paper, a tree-like structure of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is proposed to describe the Measurement System (PMS) lean production system. The KPIs and their supporting measurement elements are identified categorized in multi-level hierarchy designed give answers at strategic, tactical, operational level. Examples dependencies between high-level decision variables, KPIs, presented with reference Bosch Production (BPS) multinational manufacturer leader automotive industry....

The link between digital evolution and environmental sustainability is reshaping how companies enhance their processes, contributing to address circular manufacturing (CM). extant literature does not explain improve the tire production process limit negative impacts, which are its most critical phases, Industry 4.0 technologies could be exploited they intervene in facilitate effective data management. This research proposes a framework indicating support producers reducing ecological...

Purpose: The aim of this study is to identify the best Material Handling Equipment (MHE) minimize carbon footprint inbound logistic activities, based on type warehouse (layout, facilities and order-picking strategy) as well weight loads be handled.Design/methodology/approach: A model select environmental MHE for activities has been developed. Environmental performance evaluated in terms Footprint (CF). tested with a tool adopting VBA macro simulation software allowing evaluation energy time...

During the last years, due to strict regulations on waste landfilling, anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic fraction municipal solid (OFMSW) is increasingly considered a sustainable alternative for stabilization and energy recovery. AD can reduce volume OFMSW going landfill produce, at same time, biogas compost, all profit. The uncertainty about collected quantity fraction, however, may undermine economic-financial sustainability such plants. While flexibility characterizing some technologies...

In today's economic context the workforce is a crucial asset in manufacturing industries.The employee performance and productivity are affected by many factors related on one hand to line efficiency and, other hand, well-being of workers.On basis new technologies driven Industry 4.0 paradigms, need high production rate cannot neglect safeguarding workers.In case repetitive manual tasks, workers exposed risk musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), that can be reduced applying ergonomics principles...

In recent years, the continuous increase of greenhouse gas emissions has led many companies to investigate activities that have greatest impact on environment. Recent studies estimate around 10% worldwide CO2 derive from logistical supply chains. The considerable amount energy required for heating, cooling, and lighting as well material handling equipment (MHE) in warehouses represents about 20% overall costs. reduction warehouses’ consumption would thus lead a significant benefit an...

AbstractThe Internet of Things (IoT) provides new opportunities to improve manufacturing lines' performance and in-plant logistic processes. The digital milk-run system represents the frontier optimize material handling strategies but is still not fully exploited address distribution depending on time slots required by lines. Therefore, fill this gap, paper investigates actual integration with an IoT system. An analytical model for planning a dynamic routing strategy tugger trains deliver...

Journal Article A sustainable EOQ model for repairable spare parts under uncertain demand Get access S. Digiesi, Digiesi Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management, Polytechnic Bari, V. Japigia 182, 70126 Italy Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar G. Mossa, Mossa * *Corresponding author: g.mossa@poliba.it Rubino IMA Management Mathematics, Volume 26, Issue 2, April 2015, Pages 185–203, https://doi.org/10.1093/imaman/dpu004 Published: 28 February 2014...

Human factor is considered as a cost effective alternative to expensive automated solutions, well an easily interchangeable high flexible resource. However, for many years the influence of human behavior on production system performance has been underestimated and lot unrealistic assumptions have used simplify component modeling. Nowadays, population aging acknowledged global trend. Among individual factors impacting workers' performance, attention being paid age from scientific community,...

Sustainable Integrated Waste Management System (IWMS) is one of the big challenges modern society. The topic nowadays a priority since it contributes to goals set by “EU 2020 Strategy”. New web-based technologies are now available monitor, manage and elaborate information concerning spatially decentralized systems interacting each other cloud computing. A growing interest paid potential applications these manufacturing municipal services ensuring both flexibility efficiency. authors propose...

The circular economy paradigm is being widely studied as a possible path to sustainable development, decoupling economic growth from material consumption and environmental impacts. introduction of new business models, based on use rather than ownership, has been identified one the enabling actions for implementation strategies. Thus, product-service systems (PSS) can represent viable way companies customers switch linear scheme, keeping together advantages customer-oriented offer those...

Human factor is considered as a cost effective alternative to expensive automated solutions, well an easily interchangeable high flexible resource. However, for many years the influence of human behavior on production system performance has been underestimated and lot unrealistic assumptions have used simplify component modeling. Nowadays, population aging acknowledged global trend. Among individual factors impacting workers' performance, attention being paid age from scientific community,...

A worldwide trend is leading the international community to explore possible paths for transition from a linear circular economic model.Recent studies identified main enabling factors facilitate this transition, among which closed loop logistics models and new service-based function-oriented business play significant role.The diffusion of relating use product rather than its ownership can indeed reduce material consumption related environmental impacts, while customer loyalty company...

Buildings are the largest urban energy consumers, but their impact can be largely cut back by improving efficiency. Policy-making plays a crucial role in harmonizing national and local incentive schemes. The authors analyse variables related to consumption, then propose simulation model based on System Dynamics applied medium-sized Italian city. allows testing of “what-if” scenarios analysis results implementing efficiency policies. Results stress importance holistic view processes....

Abstract Transport plays a key role in inventory management since it affects logistic costs as well environmental performance of the supply chain. Expected value and variability lead time depend on transportation means adopted, influence optimal values order quantity, reorder level, safety stock to be adopted. Fast allow reducing expected time; they are characterized by highest externalities (i.e. air pollutant emission, noise, congestion, accidents). On contrary, slow require high level due...

This paper investigates the impact of adoption public support on performance public–private partnership (PPP) projects as perceived and measured by different actors involved. In particular, investigated this study is put-or pay contracts, which are often used in PPP financed through project finance to optimize risk allocation. order quantify benefit gained each party with without put-or-pay contract, cash flows have been modeled using concept real option, defined right obligation make an...

Logistics plays a key role for industries since it reveals critical function designed and managed to pursue economic goals. A large amount of literature is available, providing models which can be used minimise logistic costs. However, usually neglect externalities, i.e. social environmental costs that have considered in the framework sustainable manufacturing. In this article, authors propose an inventory model support decision making means transport selection order lot sizing (sustainable...