Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tariq Masood, Johannes Egger
Summary: Although augmented reality (AR) is a key technology in Industry 4.0, its adoption in the industry remains a challenge compared to other technologies, despite decades of existence. Further research is needed to address these challenges and explore the potential for AR systems in industrial applications.
IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vule Reljic, Ivana Milenkovic, Slobodan Dudic, Jovan Sulc, Brajan Bajci
Summary: This paper discusses the application of augmented reality technology in Industry 4.0 and its contribution to the field. Through a comprehensive analysis of a large number of papers, key areas of AR application in I4.0 have been identified, with maintenance, assembly, and human-robot collaboration standing out as important areas. A proposed roadmap for AR application in companies and promising future research areas are also presented.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sarah El Hamdi, Abdellah Abouabdellah
Summary: Industry 4.0 refers to the broad concept of intelligent digitization, automation of products and value chain processes, and integration of real and virtual manufacturing worlds. The digitalization of the logistics industry has received little attention despite its strategic importance for companies in a changing and competitive environment. Technological advances related to Industry 4.0 are crucial for ensuring sustainability, particularly in the industrial sector.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Emanuele Marino, Loris Barbieri, Biagio Colacino, Anna Kum Fleri, Fabio Bruno
Summary: This paper introduces a novel AR tool to assist operators in detecting production and assembly errors by overlaying 3D models, improving user satisfaction and usability through field experimentations and statistical analysis.
COMPUTERS IN INDUSTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
William de Paula Ferreira, Fabiano Armellini, Luis Antonio de Santa-Eulalia, Vincent Thomasset-Laperriere
Summary: This study explores the integration of Lean practices and hybrid simulation to support Industry 4.0 applications in the manufacturing sector. It demonstrates the value of this integration through a proof-of-concept case.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Management
Shubhangini Rajput, Surya Prakash Singh
Summary: The paper discusses the integration of circular economy and reverse logistics into the supply chain to achieve Industry 4.0, using a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model for improved environmental and economic performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS-RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Giuseppe Fenza, Vincenzo Loia, Giancarlo Nota
Summary: Industry 4.0 technologies present an opportunity to enhance Visual Management in manufacturing by inspiring the design of new software tools and improving the effectiveness of existing visual software tools. The study introduces a methodology for designing visual patterns and presents four patterns for solving common problems in discrete manufacturing industries, ultimately improving management functions and empowering employees.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Aatish Sharma, Raied Mehtab, Sanjay Mohan, Mohd Kamal Mohd Shah
Summary: Augmented reality (AR) enhances user experience by integrating digital and real world, providing real-time learning platform. This paper summaries the application of AR in various industries, with focus on its implications and advantages over virtual reality. It discusses the successful implementation of AR in smart factories, shipyard building, online shopping, surgery, and education, highlighting the unique procedures followed in these sectors.
INDUSTRIAL ROBOT-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS RESEARCH AND APPLICATION
(2022)
Review
Management
Imran Ali, Huy Minh Phan
Summary: This research conducted a systematic literature review on the intersection of Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainable warehousing in large-scale warehouses. The findings reveal the positive linkage between various Industry 4.0 technologies and the three main pillars (economic, social, environmental) of sustainable warehousing. However, there is a lack of large-scale empirical research, especially in the context of COVID-19. Moreover, there is an imbalance in the studies on the three main aspects of warehouse sustainability, a partial application of Industry 4.0 technologies, and a disproportion in scholarly focus between warehouse activities and Industry 4.0 technologies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Management
Mustafa Cimen, Damla Benli, Merve Ibis Bozyel, Mehmet Soysal
Summary: This article reviews the literature on vehicle allocation problems, focusing on quantitative models that incorporate emerging logistics trends such as sustainability, Industry 4.0, and logistics collaboration. The literature has primarily focused on environmental externalities and economic considerations, but there is a need to monitor emissions throughout the supply chain, other environmental externalities, and stakeholder engagement in order to achieve overall climate-neutral services. Additionally, collaboration and Industry 4.0 opportunities for vehicle allocation operations have not received sufficient attention from researchers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lisa-Maria Putz-Egger, Denise Beil, Silvia Dopler, Jeremiah Diephuis
Summary: This paper evaluates the application of gamification combined with augmented reality (AR) to attract people's interest in the logistics industry and change their perception of logistics professions. Through a qualitative evaluation in three phases, it concludes that the gamified AR approach is capable of increasing interest in jobs in a particular sector.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Kunkel, P. Neuhaeusler, M. Matthess, M. F. Dachrodt
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between the degree of industry 4.0 and energy consumption and intensity in ten Chinese manufacturing sectors from 2006 to 2019. The results indicate that there is no significant overall relationship between industry 4.0 and energy consumption or intensity, contrary to some earlier studies. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, policymakers and industry should focus on reducing absolute energy consumption and integrating renewable energy.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Ziqi Huang, Yang Shen, Jiayi Li, Marcel Fey, Christian Brecher
Summary: Digital twin and artificial intelligence technologies play essential roles in Industry 4.0, with a focus on the integration of infrastructure, algorithms, and applications. AI-driven digital twin technologies are widely used in smart manufacturing and advanced robotics, offering advantages for sustainable development.
Review
Business
Saoussane Srhir, Anicia Jaegler, Jairo R. Montoya-Torres
Summary: Industry 4.0 technologies are transforming supply chain management into supply chain 4.0 by integrating operations and flows, and the study explores their attributes and impact on driving sustainability values. Through a systematic literature review, the study provides a review of the most studied technologies in the sustainable supply chain context and categorizes their attributes and relevance to sustainability. The results show that advancements in technologies like Blockchain and Internet of Things have increased the potential for supply chains to achieve sustainability values. The study expands existing literature and promotes further research on the power of Industry 4.0 technologies for sustainability.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mirjam Beltrami, Guido Orzes, Joseph Sarkis, Marco Sartor
Summary: The research conducted a systematic literature review of 117 peer-reviewed journal articles to explore the unclear relationship between Industry 4.0 and sustainability, and presented a conceptualization and theoretical framework based on descriptive and content analyses. The paper contributes to advancing the understanding of the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on sustainability practices and performance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
I. Mallidis, S. Despoudi, R. Dekker, E. Iakovou, D. Vlachos
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Volha Yakavenka, Ioannis Mallidis, Dimitrios Vlachos, Eleftherios Iakovou, Zafeiriou Eleni
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Ioannis Mallidis, Nikolaos Sariannidis, Dimitrios Vlachos, Volha Yakavenka, Georgia Aifadopoulou, Konstantinos Zopounidis
Summary: We developed and applied a socially responsible inventory model to determine the optimal order quantity and donation timing. The results showed that implementing the proposed donation policy could potentially lead to significantly higher profits compared to the non-donation policy and the naive policy.
OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Dimitrios Bechtsis, Naoum Tsolakis, Eleftherios Iakovou, Dimitrios Vlachos
Summary: The exposure of global supply chains to severe disruptions highlights the need for novel data-driven risk management paradigms to support supply chain security, resilience, and sustainability. The proposed generalized framework addresses identified challenges and gaps in literature, validated through a real-world case study in the organic food supply chain, emphasizing the importance of data-driven digital technologies for supply chain security and sustainability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Evangelos Syrmos, Dimitrios Bechtsis, Naoum Tsolakis
Summary: This research presents the development of a middleware software tool called MIROR, which integrates open-source tools and the Robot Operating System for optimizing the logistics operations of mobile industrial robots. MIROR enables the simulation and exploration of alternative logistics scenarios and generates optimal routing plans. It provides a user-friendly interface for academics and practitioners to generate realistic scheduling and routing options.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Christina Paraskevopoulou, Dimitrios Vlachos, Dimitrios Bechtsis, Naoum Tsolakis
Summary: This research assesses the added value of Circular Economy (CE) in the industrialized production of canned peaches in Greece by utilizing the peach kernel. It compares four different scenarios and finds that the combination of biomass energy and peach oil production is the most beneficial, resulting in increased profit margin and reduced CO2 emissions. It also highlights the potential of peach oil production as a viable investment for industries without capital for biomass plants, and the positive impact on farmers' income.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eirini Aivazidou, Dimitrios Aidonis, Naoum Tsolakis, Charisios Achillas, Dimitrios Vlachos
Summary: This study integrates the perspective of freshwater resources into supply network configuration and develops a model to minimize operational costs in a wine supply chain network under a water footprint cap. The optimization outcomes show that the configurations of the wine network vary significantly depending on the values of the water footprint cap.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Evangelos Syrmos, Vasileios Sidiropoulos, Dimitrios Bechtsis, Fotis Stergiopoulos, Eirini Aivazidou, Dimitris Vrakas, Prodromos Vezinias, Ioannis Vlahavas
Summary: This study proposes a modular water monitoring IoT system for quantitative and qualitative measuring of water to upgrade the water infrastructure and ensure operational reliability. It can be used in urban and rural areas for consumption and quality monitoring, and can be scaled up to enable water providers and decision makers to make optimal decisions. The proposed system provides resilience, agility, and mature IoT communications and infrastructure for a robust smart water metering solution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christos Bialas, Dimitrios Bechtsis, Eirini Aivazidou, Charisios Achillas, Dimitrios Aidonis
Summary: Rising healthcare costs have led to healthcare organizations worldwide reconsidering their business strategies. The study explores the impact of adopting ERP systems on hospital supply chain costs and highlights factors influencing their adoption in hospitals.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christos Bialas, Dimitrios Bechtsis, Eirini Aivazidou, Charisios Achillas, Dimitrios Aidonis
Summary: Healthcare supply chains face challenges in delivering high-quality care with cost-effectiveness. Research shows that efficient inventory management and desired service levels can achieve these targets. However, the healthcare sector lags behind in supply chain management practices compared to other industries. This study investigates technology-driven practices in hospital operations and their impact on financial performance, finding that factors like technological readiness, organizational readiness, perceived benefits, and hospital size significantly influence their adoption. The study emphasizes the importance of fully exploiting these practices for improved hospital cost performance.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Ioannis Tsampoulatidis, Nicos Komninos, Evangelos Syrmos, Dimitrios Bechtsis
Summary: Contemporary smart cities are multi-layered complex systems that involve numerous software applications and hardware devices. The heterogeneity of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices and their platforms is a challenge, but digital transformation methodologies attempt to bridge the gap. Different IoT and software platforms implement diverse architectures and communication protocols, disrupting the creation of smart city ecosystems.
DISTRIBUTED, AMBIENT AND PERVASIVE INTERACTIONS, SMART ENVIRONMENTS, ECOSYSTEMS, AND CITIES, PT I
(2022)
