Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alexandre Andre Feil, Caroline Constantin do Amaral, Dusan Schreiber, Alisson Eduardo Maehler
Summary: The sustainability performance of small and medium dairy enterprises was evaluated using a specific indicator set and indices. The results showed the adequacy and consistency of the indicator set, sub-indices, and index in diagnosing and identifying areas of improvement in the sustainable performance of these enterprises. The study emphasizes the use of a specific sustainability index as a powerful management resource for diagnosing positive and negative aspects related to the triple bottom line dimensions.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Subrata Mitra
Summary: This paper presents an exploratory study on the drivers, practices, and performance of sustainability in Indian manufacturing SMEs. It has found that the leadership and ethical orientation of owners/managers and employees have a positive impact on waste management, human resource management practices, environmental benefits, and firm performance. Additionally, sustainable HRM practices are positively associated with waste management and have an indirect positive impact on firm performance through environmental benefits.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jayesh D. Patel, Raju Shah, Rohit H. Trivedi
Summary: Energy management practices have a positive impact on the environmental and financial performance of manufacturing firms. Energy efficiency and energy audit play mediating roles in this process, and top management commitment moderates the relationship.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Duanyang Geng, Kee-hung Lai, Qinghua Zhu
Summary: This study examines the impact of eco-innovation practices on performance improvements among small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs) in China. Results show the existence of two firm clusters based on eco-innovation implementation levels, with different environmental and economic performance outcomes. The combination of eco-innovation practices with traditional environmental management practices can bring about performance gains for SMMEs, highlighting the importance of understanding the contingencies of eco-innovation for achieving sustainable operations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. Trianni, E. Cagno, J. Dolsak, N. Hrovatin
Summary: The study explores the relationships between energy efficiency measures and other production resources, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the multiple effects these measures may have. Companies are found to struggle in efficiently managing the most important production resources, suggesting a new barrier to energy efficiency. No significant differences were detected between clusters of small versus medium-sized firms and energy intensive versus non-energy intensive ones.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Denis Jelacic, Andreja Pirc Barcic, Leon Oblak, Darko Motik, Petra Groselj, Matej Jost
Summary: The research investigates the current situation of SMEs in wood processing and furniture manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that companies prioritize their production programs and product quality, followed by marketing activities and market conditions during crises in the supply chain. The study suggests that a management model can assist SMEs in making decisions, implementing innovations, and maintaining sustainable business practices.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sachin K. Mangla, Rakesh Raut, Vaibhav S. Narwane, Zuopeng (Justin) Zhang, Pragati Priyadarshinee
Summary: This study reveals that project knowledge management, green purchasing, and project operational capabilities require the support of big data analytics, which has a positive impact on project performance in the manufacturing sector.
JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Nelson Oly Ndubisi, Xin (Amy) Zhai, Kee-hung Lai
Summary: The article discusses the role of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Asia's sustainable development and summarizes some key findings in academic discussions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abid Ali, Ahmad Wasim
Summary: This paper presents an innovative framework that helps decision-makers evaluate the potential impact of implementing agile manufacturing practices on an organization. The framework is based on the study of agility cost, agility fitness, and agility outcome, and is supported by a knowledge-based system for decision-making.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Akshay G. Khanzode, P. R. S. Sarma, Sachin Kumar Mangla, Hongjun Yuan
Summary: This study focuses on identifying and analyzing the barriers in implementing Industry 4.0 for sustainable production, aiming to find causal relationships among them and proposing ways to mitigate these barriers by allocating organizational resources. The study also highlights the key influencing factors and their impact on overcoming challenges in the adoption of Industry 4.0, providing valuable insights for small business practitioners and government analysts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Cristian Huaman-Orosco, Andrews A. Erazo-Rondinel, Rodrigo F. Herrera
Summary: Fierce competition in the construction industry has led companies to implement Lean philosophy and prepare for Construction 4.0 adoption. However, implementation barriers vary depending on the company type and country. This study aimed to identify the barriers of implementing Lean philosophy in Peru and SMEs. Through literature review and questionnaire, the barriers were grouped into different categories and analyzed for their impact on the industry.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
T. Ramadas, K. P. Satish
Summary: This study identified several critical process barriers in implementing lean manufacturing within SMEs, such as lack of training program, employee absenteeism, and frequent breakdown. The research contributes to the understanding of lean implementation challenges in SMEs and provides insights for academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field, particularly in Indian industries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEAN SIX SIGMA
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Iwan Inrawan Wiratmadja, Werda Bagus Profityo, Augustina Asih Rumanti
Summary: The development of the broiler poultry industry has been driven by increasing public demand, but facing price challenges and fierce competition in recent years. Innovation ambidexterity, the ability to manage exploration and exploitation simultaneously to improve firm performance, is influenced positively by technological capability and owner-manager characteristics.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Abdullah Al Mamun, Naeem Hayat, Syed Ali Fazal, Anas A. Salameh, Noor Raihani Zainol, Zafir Khan Mohamed Makhbul
Summary: The study examined the mediating effect of product and process innovation between strategic orientation and the performance of Malaysian manufacturing SMEs. It found that customer and entrepreneurial orientation significantly influence product and service innovation, while market orientation is significant for process innovation but insignificant for product-level innovation among SMEs. The study suggests that strengthening strategic orientation can promote product and process innovation, thereby improving SMEs' performance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Mahesh Kavre, Vaibhav S. Narwane, Bhaskar B. Gardas, Vivek Sunnapwar
Summary: This study aims to analyze the human factors affecting the adoption of cloud manufacturing in manufacturing micro, small and medium enterprises. The AHP method was used to rank the factors and the DEMATEL method was used to determine the cause-effect relationships. The study provides valuable insights for decision-makers and CM service providers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Fernando Jose Gomez Paredes, Moacir Godinho Filho, Matthias Thurer, Nuno O. Fernandes, Charbel Jose Chiappeta Jabbour
Summary: This paper presents an analysis of comparative studies on production control systems (PCSs) in the make-to-order (MTO) context. The results indicate that the design of control loops is the main factor that differentiates PCS performance, and other important factors include order release mechanism, workload aggregation approach, and workload estimation method used on control loops.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Robson Flavio Castro, Moacir Godinho-Filho, Roberto Fernandes Tavares-Neto
Summary: This study aims to develop a dispatching method for production orders in MTA based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) metaheuristic. Computational simulation results showed that the PSO method achieved better performance in reducing mean flow time, setup time, and stock levels.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Debora Bianco, Moacir Godinho Filho, Lauro Osiro, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Guilherme Luz Tortorella
Summary: This study aims to propose a list of Lean leadership competencies and provide a practical roadmap for Lean leadership development and training. Through a systematic literature review, interpretive structural modeling, and fuzzy MICMAC analysis, a hierarchy model was developed to prioritize the competencies. The results show that focusing on the shop floor and developing self-awareness are the main ways to improve Lean leaders.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Business
Debora Bianco, Moacir Godinho Filho, Lauro Osiro, Gilberto Ganga
Summary: This article explores the relationship between the competencies of Lean leaders and the competencies of current leaders in Industry 4.0. Through a systematic literature review, 18 Lean leadership competencies and 6 Leadership 4.0 competencies were identified. An interpretive structural modeling approach was used to analyze the relationship between the leadership competencies. The results show that Lean leaders' competencies can sustain the competencies needed in Industry 4.0 leaders, and there is strong synergy between the two approaches.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Giuliano Marodin, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour, Moacir Godinho Filho, Guilherme Luz Tortorella
Summary: The present research aims to understand the impact of the association between lean production and information and communication technologies (ICTs) on operational performance. The survey findings reveal contradictory results, suggesting that internal-oriented ICTs positively moderate the effect of lean on operational performance, while external-oriented ICTs negatively moderate the effect of lean on operational performance. These results emphasize the importance of understanding the systemic relationships between lean and ICTs.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2023)
Article
Management
Jorge H. O. Silva, Camila Favoretto, Igor Roberto Amancio, Gilberto M. D. Ganga, Fabiane L. Lizarelli, Glauco H. S. Mendes
Summary: This study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, performance expectancy and social influence are the most critical determinants of consumer behavioral intention to use services online. The research also indicates significant impacts of the pandemic on future consumer behavior.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITY AND SERVICE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Business
Renata de Oliveira Mota, Adauto Bueno, Jessica dos Santos Leite Gonella, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Moacir Godinho Filho, Hengky Latan
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on startups performance and the moderating effects played by resilience-related startup characteristics. The results show that the response measures influenced by the resilience characteristics of startups can moderate the effect of the crisis on performance. Furthermore, the study suggests future challenges to be faced by these organizations in the post-pandemic period.
MANAGEMENT DECISION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Natalia Roberta Lopes, Moacir Godinho Filho, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Mario Henrique Bueno Moreira Callefi, Bruna Tamara de Lima
Summary: In recent years, lean manufacturing (LM) has been utilized to improve operational performance by enhancing productivity, quality, and profitability. However, sustaining LM initiatives over time has proven to be challenging for organizations. This study proposes a comprehensive list of 19 critical factors for long-term sustainability of LM, which were identified through systematic literature review, expert interviews, and case studies. This research contributes by consolidating the existing knowledge on lean sustainability factors and provides practical guidance for managers to sustain lean practices in the long run.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Debora Bianco, Adauto Bueno, Moacir Godinho Filho, Hengky Latan, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Alejandro G. Frank, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour
Summary: This study investigates whether Industry 4.0 implementation improved companies' resilience and maintained stability during the COVID-19 outbreak. The research findings show that operational responses based on Industry 4.0 enable manufacturers to build resilience and quickly mitigate performance loss in times of global crisis. Therefore, Industry 4.0 implementation provides resilience for companies through flexibility, reliability, robustness, and responsiveness, making them more prepared to face future challenges and crises.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thais Moreira Tavares, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Moacir Godinho Filho, Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues
Summary: Based on preliminary research, additive manufacturing (AM) is a promising technology for circular material flow, but its impact on the circular economy (CE) is unclear. To address this, a framework is proposed in this study to present the benefits and barriers of AM for CE. The findings highlight the importance of overcoming critical barriers and ensuring the economic viability of circular AM activities.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Adauto Bueno, Rodrigo Goyannes Gusmao Caiado, Thais Lopes Guedes de Oliveira, Luiz Felipe Scavarda, Moacir Godinho Filho, Guilherme Luz Tortorella
Summary: This research aims to design an implementation framework for Lean 4.0 by identifying the synergy elements, barriers, critical success factors, and benefits of integrating Lean manufacturing (LM) practices and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies. The proposed Lean 4.0 framework is refined and validated with practitioners from companies pursuing I4.0 initiatives, and then applied in a sugar company. The study reveals synergy elements, barriers, critical success factors, and benefits, contributing to operations management research theory and practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jessica dos Santos Leite Gonella, Moacir Godinho Filho, Gilberto Miller Devos Ganga, Hengky Latan, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour
Summary: The concept of the circular economy (CE) is important for achieving environmental goals and economic sustainability. This research aims to develop a scale to measure people's awareness of CE and validate its reliability and validity. The proposed scale can be used to assess people's awareness of different CE strategies and has practical applications for companies and governments.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)