Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anna Diaz, Josef-Peter Schoggl, Tatiana Reyes, Rupert J. Baumgartner
Summary: This study aims to investigate the implications of R-strategy adoption for decision-making in sustainable product development. Through a combination of literature review and in-depth interviews, the research explores new directions to align existing processes with circular economy principles in product development.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Prashant Kumar Singh, Prabir Sarkar
Summary: This study aims to develop an AI tool to assist designers in choosing environmentally friendly design parameters. The tool is based on an ANN model and predicts the carbon footprint and life cycle cost of a product. The tool has a high accuracy of over 90% and is significantly more time-efficient than other assessment tools.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Andriy Krendyukov, Sanjay Singhvi, Markus Zabransky
Summary: Although there is a need for improvement in the number of adaptive Phase II/III trials in rare cancers, evidence from these trials with adaptive design is considered high value by oncologists, similar to randomized controlled trials, and surrogate clinical endpoints are seen as valuable alternatives to overall survival.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xuezhang Mao, Jinghua Li, Boxin Yang, Hui Guo
Summary: Collaborative order decision-making framework based on DSS and MAS theory is proposed to support effective order decision-making and multi-party cooperation. A multi-stage negotiation method is provided to solve the distributed and symmetric order decision-making problem, with an illustrative example conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness and rationality of the methods. An application case using a prototype system will be reported as a result.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Katharina Berger, Josef-Peter Schoeggl, Rupert J. Baumgartner
Summary: This paper presents the concept of digital battery passports (DBPs) for supporting sustainable and circular battery value chains. It outlines the information requirements for DBPs and presents potential use cases. The paper contributes to scientific debate, provides a guide for developing digital product passports, and helps policymakers and practitioners implement DBPs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Helen Hallpike, Gaelle Vallee-Tourangeau, Beatrice Van der Heijden
Summary: This article presents a new distributed interactive career decision-making framework, challenging the individual-driven approach to career development and proposing a new way in which individuals and their environment together determine the sustainable career development.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Zuzanna Z. Balewski, Thomas W. Elston, Eric B. Knudsen, Joni D. Wallis
Summary: During decision-making, neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) switch between representing the value of different options, influencing the encoding of choice response in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). By studying simultaneous recordings from OFC and ACC in nonhuman primates, it was found that ACC neurons encoding the choice response steadily increased their firing rate throughout the decision-making process, with OFC value dynamics affecting the ramping of ACC activity. The interaction between OFC and ACC explains how the more valuable response is selected.
NATURE NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Petroleum
Hamish P. Clark, Orlando Castellanos Diaz
Summary: Technology development in the energy sector often lacks structure in decision-making, leading to wasted time and resources. This paper proposes a simple and scalable approach that can bring quantitative rigor to technology development, improving efficiency and capital allocation. The methodology allows for a structured learning curve and identifies possible commercial deployments and associated risks. By evaluating key metrics and trade-offs, informed decision-making can be achieved. The methodology has been successfully applied in Suncor Energy, informing decisions on millions of dollars of derisking activity spend.
Article
Business
Jalil Heidary Dahooie, Romina Raafat, Ali Reza Qorbani, Tugrul Daim
Summary: With the increasing impact of customers on each other's purchasing decisions due to web 2.0 websites, a method that ranks alternative products based on product features and customer comments has become essential. This study proposes an integrated framework combining sentiment analysis and multi-criteria decision-making techniques to address existing gaps in online customer reviews (OCRs) product ranking.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Guang Zou, Michael Havbro Faber, Arturo Gonzalez, Kian Banisoleiman
Summary: This paper introduces a holistic decision modeling and optimization approach, considering the combined effects of interventions and dependencies in intervention decisions. Compared to a sequential decision making approach, the proposed method yields optimal decisions associated with higher utilities.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Sabine E. Grimm, Xavier Pouwels, Bram L. T. Ramaekers, Nicolien T. van Ravesteyn, Valerie D. V. Sankatsing, Janneke Grutters, Manuela A. Joore
Summary: Analyzing the barriers to the implementation of Value of Information (VOI) analysis and proposing corresponding actions and tools can be beneficial for health technology assessment organizations aiming to use VOI analysis in technology assessment and research prioritization. Further research should focus on the application and evaluation of the proposed actions in real assessment processes.
Article
Economics
Jean-Louis Monino
Summary: With the integration of different technologies and the growing range of products, big data is a paradigm shift involving data analysis to extract patterns in hidden relationships. Companies now focus on utilizing high performance to efficiently analyze big data and find useful information rather than just launching new products. The challenges of the data revolution era highlight the importance of data usage and the rise of the intangible economy.
JOURNAL OF THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Rituparna Chutia
Summary: The concept of Z-number, proposed by Zadeh in 2011, is a pair of fuzzy numbers for decision-making problems, risk assessment, linear programming, etc. Ranking Z-numbers is crucial, and existing methods have limitations, hence the need for a new method. This paper introduces a new method based on value and ambiguity, showing promising performance in various types of Z-numbers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Shanhe Lou, Yixiong Feng, Zhiwu Li, Hao Zheng, Yicong Gao, Jianrong Tan
Summary: This article introduces an edge-based enterprise system framework for design scheme evaluation, which addresses the issues of information island and collaborative decision-making. By incorporating a multigroup decision-making algorithm and utilizing EEG data, it can effectively integrate evaluation results from designers, experts, and customers, ultimately determining the optimal design scheme.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Seyyed Jalaladdin Hosseini Dehshiri, Seyed Mahmoud Zanjirchi
Summary: The increase in energy demand is driven by industrial development and population growth, while the attention to environmental issues necessitates the use of renewable energy. Wind energy, with its low construction costs and rapid installation, is a prominent choice. This study focuses on using multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) to locate hydrogen production from wind energy. A case study in Iran and Hormozgan province is used to demonstrate the proposed approach. The results show that Bandar Abbas is the most suitable location for hydrogen projects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Business
Paolo Aversa, Marco Formentini, Daniela Iubatti, Gianni Lorenzoni
Summary: This study examines the impact of digital machines on the use of space and time in the production process, revealing that different types of digital machines affect the relationship between manufacturing flexibility and firm performance through mechanisms such as reshaping interactive space, innovation activities, time, and time perception. Increasing digitalization in manufacturing processes is shown to facilitate the establishment of new routines when introducing flexible machines in production. Theoretical and practical implications of fostering a behavioral perspective in innovation and operations management studies are discussed.
JOURNAL OF PRODUCT INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Maria Battarra, Federico Fraboni, Oliver Thomasson, Gunes Erdogan, Gilbert Laporte, Marco Formentini
Summary: The Workload Allocation Problem involves assigning a sequence of operations to workers based on their skills and the variable processing time needed for each job. This study, rooted in Calzedonia's operations, compared the performance of different algorithms, including CPLEX, exact algorithms, and metaheuristics, as well as a simple heuristic used in the company. By analyzing the computational results, it was found that the effectiveness of each method varied in practice, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Management
Paolo Barbieri, Lisa Ellram, Marco Formentini, Joerg-Martin Ries
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Marco Formentini, Luca Secondi, Luca Ruini, Matteo Guidi, Ludovica Principato
Summary: This study aims to analyze the role of FLW Reporting and Accounting Standard in identifying and measuring FLW occurrences in the agri-food supply chain, and how FLW can be reused within a circular economy perspective. The in-depth analysis of Barilla's soft bread supply chain provides insights on effective waste minimization through systematic measurement. This interdisciplinary approach integrates circular economy and supply chain management research streams to develop a decision-support tool for companies to reduce-reuse-recycle losses and waste throughout the entire production process.
JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Management
Margherita Molinaro, Pietro Romano, Gianluca Sperone
Summary: This paper analyzes the reactive organizational practices implemented by an Italian company during the COVID-19 pandemic and compares them with those proposed in the disruption management literature. The study finds that the overall management of the mitigation process does not significantly differ between a pandemic and conventional disruptions, but there are some unique practices required in a pandemic setting.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Economics
Luca Secondi, Ludovica Principato, Marco Formentini
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Edwin Obonyo, Marco Formentini, S. Wagura Ndiritu, Dag Naslund
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature on information sharing in African perishable agri-food supply chains (AFSCs). The authors hope to inspire further research and advance the theory and practice of African perishable AFSCs, which is a relevant but under-investigated context. The systematic literature review covers the period of 2000-2021 and reveals that information sharing in African AFSCs is still in its early stage, focusing on market access, price and market information, and facing challenges such as traditional communication methods and limited adoption of digital technologies.
JOURNAL OF AGRIBUSINESS IN DEVELOPING AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
(2023)
Review
Business
Caterina Trevisan, Marco Formentini
Summary: Despite the benefits of Industry 4.0 technologies in the agri-food sector, the use of digital technologies to reduce food loss and waste in the agri-food supply chain is still being investigated. While companies are adopting digital technologies, there is a lack of in-depth analysis and practical guidance on implementation and results. This systematic literature review develops a framework for analyzing the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in the agri-food supply chain and provides a research agenda for further study.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Juan P. Escorcia-Caballero, Maria D. Moreno-Luzon, Pietro Romano
Summary: This study examines the impact of supply chain quality integration (SCQI) on organizational ambidexterity from both contingency and configuration perspectives. The findings suggest that a high and balanced level of all three SCQI dimensions significantly increases ambidexterity.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2022)
Article
Business
Odette Chams-Anturi, Maria D. Moreno-Luzon, Pietro Romano
Summary: This article investigates the influence of specific key organizational factors as antecedents of ambidexterity. The findings show that enabling formalization and organizational trust are positively related to ambidexterity, while coercive formalization has no relationship. Moreover, trust moderates the relationship between different types of formalization and ambidexterity.
BRQ-BUSINESS RESEARCH QUARTERLY
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yvonne Rachael Owasi, Marco Formentini
Summary: This study investigates the role of institutional frameworks in tackling food wastage at the retailer-supplier interface within the EU, with a focus on the impact of the French food waste law. The research shows that while the French food waste law has led to initiatives promoting circular economy and closed loop food supply chain, these policies are restricted by behavioral aspects of supply chain actors.
ADVANCES IN PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS, APMS 2021, PT II
(2021)
Article
Management
Pamela Danese, Riccardo Mocellin, Pietro Romano
Summary: This study explores how different options for blockchain feeding and reading can be used to effectively prevent counterfeiting, based on the desired level of protection a brand owner intends to offer customers. The research offers practical suggestions for designing blockchain systems to address counterfeiting, highlighting key variables that can be modulated for counterfeiting protection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Gerald Oeser, Pietro Romano
Summary: The study found that applying risk pooling methods in healthcare can reduce economic losses, with inventory pooling, transshipments, and product substitution being the most effective in improving the economic situation of hospitals. However, form postponement may not be suitable for hospitals due to required efforts, delays in treatment, and liability issues.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Management
Pamela Danese, Margherita Molinaro, Pietro Romano
JOURNAL OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Margherita Molinaro, Pietro Romano, Marco Battistutta, Giulia Da Re