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
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A 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.
Read moreLife Cycle Cost Analysis of Additive and Traditional Manufacturing: A Comparative Case Study
Abstract: Additive manufacturing has received considerable research attention as a potential alternative manufacturing strategy in addition to traditional manufacturing. Numerous efforts have been contributed to additive manufacturing technology advancement, and these efforts have shown that
Read moreMeasuring Product Circularity: Key Attributes and Metrics
Abstract: The evolving concept of circular economy (CE) is proposed as a strategy to address the limitations of the linear economy that is based on the ‘take-make-dispose’ practices. Thus, it is vital that products are
Read moreFinancing Manufacturer Decarbonization with Carbon Credits from Net-Zero Projects.
Abstract: As mitigating climate change becomes so urgent, there is an increasing number of companies and organizations that commit to reach net zero around the middle of the century. However, most of them haven’t derive
Read moreAn Interpretable Deep Learning Model for Wood Chip Moisture Content Prediction
Abstract: Wood chips are one of the most prominent biofuel energy sources and an essential raw material for the pulp and paper industries. The quality of the biofuel or pulp is highly dependent on the
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