Abstract: This research aims to analyze the circular economy practices adopted by agri-food supply chains and how Industry 4.0 technologies assist this process, identifying the critical success factors for the transition to circular supply chains
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Fuzzy Decision-Making in Sustainable Composites Supply Chain Management: A Case Study
Abstract: In recent years, bio-based materials have attracted attention as a compelling choice for the development of environmentally friendly products. Natural fibres biomass, as one of the raw material sources, requires processing decisions that relate
Read moreA Framework for Carbon Accounting for Sustainable Supply Chains using Blockchain, IoT, and AI
Abstract: Carbon accounting plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainability by monitoring carbon emissions throughout supply chains and encouraging eco-friendly practices, combating climate change. It can help organizations identify major carbon emission sources, enabling them
Read moreDesigning a Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain Model
Abstract: We propose a Lean integrated closed loop supply chain (SC) design model to make the SC environmentally, and economically sustainable. The model also includes provisions in SC operations to make it socially responsible and
Read morePart Design Geometry-Driven 3D Printing Toolpath Optimization for AM Energy Sustainability Improvement
Abstract: One of the most promising new manufacturing technologies in the past three decades is additive manufacturing (AM), also commonly known as three-dimensional (3D) printing or rapid prototyping. The energy consumption problem in AM can
Read moreA Productivity Framework for Establishing Project Sustainability in Industrial Firms in Trinidad and Tobago
Abstract: Industrial firms in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) invest in capital projects to achieve their long-term business objectives in line with the Sustainable Development Goals as advocated by the United Nations. However, these firms have
Read moreAn Experimental Study of Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Measuring Elemental Compositions of Materials Using an X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) Analyzer
Abstract: Analyzing elemental composition is essential in optimizing the quality and quantity of food production. The effective utilization of an X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) Analyzer can be beneficial in identifying the effects of the amount
Read moreSustainable Supply Chain Optimization in the Automotive Industry
Abstract: Sustainability in supply chain management requires the consideration of environmental and social factors in operational decisions. Over the last few years, sustainability has become a highly relevant topic for researchers and practitioners. However, there
Read moreResilient and Sustainable Supply Chain Design Under Uncertainty
Abstract: Resilience and sustainability are major topics of interest in supply chain design and are well-studied over the past few decades. However, few studies have focused on modeling both topics together and exploring the interactions
Read moreExit Decision Valuation under Remanufacturing Cost Uncertainties: A Real Options Approach
Abstract: This is an engineering economic application of the real options theory for the decision problem that a remanufacturer faces sooner or later, contributing to the sustainability research.
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