Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Subhav Singh, Kaushal Kumar
Summary: This paper discusses the Visual Management tools that help improve the efficiency and value of construction projects. Through a structured survey and analysis, it was found that Big rooms, 5S, LPS, and BIM are the most significant and important Lean tools and techniques.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ittisak Jirapornvaree, Tawadchai Suppadit, Vikas Kumar
Summary: Organic jasmine rice production can reduce resource consumption, decrease environmental impact, and increase product value, with crop residue playing a key role in increasing yields and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Petra Zapp, Andrea Schreiber, Josefine Marx, Wilhelm Kuckshinrichs
Summary: Rare earth elements (REEs) are important for green technologies, but their mining and production often use unsustainable techniques. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a recognized method for evaluating the environmental impacts. This article provides an overview of the environmental impacts of REE production, comparing major deposits and possible production routes. Alternative minerals are also discussed. The article highlights the potential for minimizing environmental effects through technology optimization and environmental safety strategies, but also acknowledges the challenges posed by different mineral types.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Raveena Dhore, Ganti S. Murthy
Summary: PFAS are contaminants that are difficult to degrade naturally and become "forever chemicals" once released into the environment. Current detection and remediation technologies are still in early stages and new methods for detecting short-chain PFAS should be developed.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ariane Elias Leite-Moraes, Fabricia Gladys Rossato, Andres Susaeta, Erlaine Binotto, Guilherme Cunha Malafaia, Denise Barros de Azevedo
Summary: Production systems that do not follow environmentally sustainable practices are under pressure to change. Integrated production systems offer sustainable strategies with numerous benefits, and can be implemented in different regions and situations, not just in small farms in developing countries.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Cailong Xu, Ruidong Li, Wenwen Song, Tingting Wu, Shi Sun, Weiliang Shen, Shuixiu Hu, Tianfu Han, Cunxiang Wu
Summary: Integrated management practice (IMP) can significantly increase soil moisture, reduce soil temperature, promote soybean emergence rate and developmental uniformity, increase leaf area index and dry matter accumulation, ultimately increasing soybean yield. IMP also significantly lowers the emission intensity of N2O and greenhouse gases, making it suitable for application in wheat-soybean double cropping systems in China and other similar areas globally.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Milene Dick, Marcelo Abreu da Silva, Rickiel Rodrigues Franklin da Silva, Otoniel Geter Lauz Ferreira, Manoel de Souza Maia, Sebastiao Ferreira de Lima, Vespasiano Borges de Paiva Neto, Homero Dewes
Summary: This study assessed the environmental impacts of beef production systems characteristic of different Brazilian biomes to provide baselines for the development of differentiated mitigation alternatives. The analysis identified main environmental impacts and components of four defined systems, showing the need for sustainable practices in Brazilian livestock production.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chika Aoki-Suzuki, Sebastien M. R. Dente, Daisuke Tanaka, Chihiro Kayo, Shinsuke Murakami, Chiharu Fujii, Kiyotaka Tahara, Seiji Hashimoto
Summary: Decoupling well-being from resource use through resource efficiency and circular economy has become the mainstream agenda for sustainable development. This study in Japan is the first to assess the total environmental impact at the national level, focusing on the production process for 213 materials. The study reveals a higher impact generated by production and foreign supply chain phases in biomass and fossil resources, highlighting the need for measures to reduce resource use and improve efficiency in these areas.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi Yao, Wushuai Zhang, Xingbang Wang, Ming Lu, Wei Zhang, Dunyi Liu, Xiaopeng Gao, Yuanxue Chen, Xinping Chen
Summary: The over-application of fertilizers has no positive effect on crop yield and ecosystem sustainability. This study conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the environmental impacts of nitrogen (N) fertilizer and proposes optimal levels of N application for maintaining high yield and reducing environmental harm. The findings suggest that moderate N fertilizer application can significantly reduce global warming, acidification, eutrophication, and energy depletion potentials, while improving energy use efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaozhong Wang, Zhengxia Dou, Xiaojun Shi, Chunqin Zou, Dunyi Liu, Zhengyin Wang, Xilin Guan, Yixiang Sun, Gang Wu, Baige Zhang, Junliang Li, Bin Liang, Li Tang, Lihua Jiang, Zhimei Sun, Jungang Yang, Dongxia Si, Huan Zhao, Bin Liu, Wei Zhang, Fen Zhang, Fusuo Zhang, Xinping Chen
Summary: Chinese vegetable production, which occupies a small percentage of the global crop planting area, utilizes a large amount of chemical fertilizers and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Through an innovative management program, it is possible to produce more vegetables while reducing environmental impacts. The integrated knowledge and products strategy has been shown to decrease nitrogen fertilizer usage and greenhouse gas emissions, while increasing yield.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mayur Shirish Jain, Jayaraman Sethuraman Sudarsan, Padma Priyadarshini Parija
Summary: The construction industry has a significant impact on a country's economy and ecological progress. In order to meet customer demands and ensure high-quality construction, companies are implementing lean tools and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Studies have shown that lean construction can reduce waste by 25 to 50% and significantly improve sustainability and productivity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Simon Schumacher, Roland Hall, Andreas Bildstein, Thomas Bauernhansl
Summary: Lean Production Systems are frameworks that continuously adjust enterprise processes to meet customer needs and achieve overall objectives. Designing Lean Production Systems 4.0 is a challenging task due to the complexity of digital transformation. Through a systematic literature review and field study, 10 guidelines for the design of future Lean Production Systems 4.0 were derived.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Henrik B. Moller, Peter Sorensen, Jorgen E. Olesen, Soren O. Petersen, Tavs Nyord, Sven G. Sommer
Summary: Anaerobic digestion can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock manure and produce biogas as a substitute for fossil energy. Different scenarios show reductions in GHG emissions ranging from 65 to 105 kg CO2-eq ton(-1) biomass.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Marte D. -Q. Holmemo, Eirik Badsvik Hamre Korsen
Summary: This paper provides empirical insights into the relationship between lean production and digitalization within Industry 4.0 from a process-theoretical perspective. The findings highlight the challenges of coordination between digitalization and lean in organizations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEAN SIX SIGMA
(2023)
Article
Management
Christian L. Rossetti, Donald P. Warsing, Barbara B. Flynn, Cecil C. Bozarth
Summary: Research shows that the relationship between Lean and performance improvement is not always positive. One potential reason for this is supply chain complexity. This study examines the impact of supply chain complexity on Lean's effect on performance, finding that it acts as a mediator in this relationship. While most mediating effects are negative, there are some positive effects, emphasizing the difference between dysfunctional and strategic supply chain complexity. The results suggest that managers should reduce internal and upstream complexity to enhance Lean's influence on performance, particularly by reducing the number of inputs a plant must manage.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Andrea Chiarini, Valeria Belvedere, Alberto Grando
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Andrea Chiarini, Maneesh Kumar
Summary: This research investigates the integration between Lean Six Sigma tools and principles and Industry 4.0 technologies to develop a new pattern for Operational Excellence. Data was collected through interviews with Italian manufacturing managers and direct observation of practices in one case organization. Results support LSS as a platform for effective outcomes from Industry 4.0 application, and highlight the need for reinvented mapping tools and a vertical, end-to-end integration.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Andrea Chiarini, Maneesh Kumar
Summary: This paper contributes to the scientific debate on Quality 4.0 by exploring theoretical themes underpinning the model and proposing a theoretical model encapsulating eleven themes across the categories of people, process, and technology. The results are particularly useful for practitioners as a guideline for implementing and developing Quality 4.0 in a typical Industry 4.0 environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Management
Siham Tissir, Anass Cherrafi, Andrea Chiarini, Said Elfezazi, Surajit Bag
Summary: The current market is highly customized, leading to intense competition between companies to meet customer needs. To remain competitive, companies seek ways to improve efficiency, flexibility, and performance. With the emergence of Industry 4.0, new technologies have been developed to enhance connectivity and automate processes. This paper introduces the combination of Lean Six Sigma and Industry 4.0, known as LSS4.0, to further enhance operational excellence for companies. The aim of this paper is to present existing research findings, identify gaps in the literature, and provide directions for future studies.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2023)
Review
Management
Andrea Chiarini, Emanuela Conti, Peiyi Zhou
Summary: This study analyzes the current literature on lean production and CSR and proposes new research areas. It reveals a high degree of compatibility between lean and CSR in terms of environmental and safety dimensions, but there is a lack of research on other CSR dimensions, lean performance, stakeholders, and the overall impact of lean on CSR.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2023)
Article
Management
Anass Cherrafi, Andrea Chiarini, Amine Belhadi, Jamal El Baz, Abla Chaouni Benabdellah
Summary: This paper investigates the impacts of COVID-19 on supply chains and identifies short- and medium-to-long-term measures to mitigate these effects. It highlights the challenges faced by supply chains during the pandemic, such as uncertain demand and supply, concentration of suppliers in specific regions, globalized supply chains, reduced visibility, and limited supplier capacity. The study emphasizes the importance of promoting employee health and well-being, as well as supply chain stabilization, in building resilience and sustainability. It also suggests regionalization, diversification, agility, collaboration, visibility, transparency, smart technologies, and circular economy practices as key factors for resilient and sustainable supply chains.
Article
Management
Andrea Chiarini, Anass Cherrafi
Summary: The main purpose of this study is to develop an implementation guideline for manufacturing companies to integrate ISO 9001 requirements and Industry 4.0 technologies. By interviewing experts and analyzing quality management documentation, the study proposes suggestions for integrating these two elements. The guideline shows how ISO 9001 requirements can be enhanced with Industry 4.0 technologies such as RFID tags, smart sensors, IoT, smart human interface, ERP modules, and AI.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Andrea Chiarini, Alberto Grando, Sergio Venturini, Emanuele Borgonovo
Summary: This study focuses on the perceived risk of job loss among white-collar workers in Italian manufacturing companies. It found that overall respondents had an optimistic view, and identified significant correlations between department, job type, company size, and perceived risk.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Review
Business
Maria Vincenza Ciasullo, Andrea Chiarini, Rocco Palumbo
Summary: Organizational resilience allows firms to thrive in a turbulent environment and achieve sustainability. However, the relationship between organizational resilience and sustainability is not well understood. This article fills the gap by conducting a literature review on the intersection of organizational resilience and sustainability. The findings suggest that an eco-social interpretation of organizational resilience, considering its impact on environmental sustainability, is important for the firm's viability. Management actions should focus on embedding the firm in its eco-social setting and emphasizing its exchanges with the environment.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Andrea Chiarini, Piero Gabberi
Summary: This research compared the use of value stream mapping (VSM) and Makigami mapping tool in transactional office processes. The results indicated that Makigami is a better tool for mapping transactional processes, although both tools have their positive and negative features. Integration of the two tools could be a possibility.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2022)
Article
Management
Nicola Cobelli, Andrea Chiarini, Elena Giaretta
Summary: This study investigates the reasons behind wine producers adopting sustainable and organic wine production, identifying key factors that impact behavioral intention. It suggests important strategic recommendations for managers and entrepreneurs looking to invest in organic wine production.
Article
Business
Andrea Chiarini
Summary: The research shows that technologies such as sensors, radio-frequency identification, artificial intelligence, and analytics are crucial in improving environmental performance in the manufacturing industry. On the other hand, technologies like additive manufacturing, cobots, robots, automated mobile robots, and automated guided vehicles have a negative impact on environmental performance. There are concerns about the lack of knowledge and application, as well as skepticism towards technologies like artificial intelligence and augmented reality.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Andrea Chiarini, Paola Castellani, Chiara Rossato, Nicola Cobelli
Summary: This paper investigates the factors important for improving quality performance in SMEs through internal audits using a Delphi method and 95% confidence interval. Findings suggest that auditing KPIs, economic and financial indicators, controlling improvement initiatives, top-management commitment, and tools/principles from Lean Six Sigma and TQM are crucial. Controversial results regarding the use of managers for internal audits and auditors' knowledge of products/services are also revealed.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2021)
Article
Management
Andrea Chiarini
Article
Management
Andrea Chiarini, Emidia Vagnoni
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
