Adaptive analytical approach to lean and green operations

Abstract

Graphical AbstractHighlights: Development of adaptive lean and green model in processing industries  Adaptive analytical approach to 4M1E in lean and green approach.  Continuous process improvement strategy with backpropagation algorithm.  Adaptive model can direct industrialist to improve Lean and Green indicators.  More data will enhance the stability and prediction of the adaptive model. AbstractMany industry players are challenged by global warming and depletion of resources. Many industrialists are constantly looking for solutions to improve their operation and environmental performance. Based on the interview and literature study, manpower, machine, material, money and environment (4M1E) is known as the foundation to a facility to be able to operate. The common challenge faced by the industrialists is to perform continuous improvement effectively. The need to develop a systematic framework to assist and guide the industrialist to achieve lean and green (L&G) is required. In this paper, a novel development of an analytic model for lean and green (L&G) operation and processing is presented. The development of lean and green index (LGI) will act as a benchmarking tool for the industrialist. In this work, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used to obtain experts opinion in determining the priority of the L&G components and indicators. The application of backpropagation (BP) optimisation method will further enhance the L&G model in guiding the industrialist for continuous improvement. An actual industry case study (combine heat and power plant) will be presented with the proposed L&G model.

A model for productivity improvement on machining of components for stamping dies

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The Study of Water Consumption Behavior Under the Societal, Industrial and Environmental Dynamics: A Confirmatory Analysis from the Metropolitan City of Karachi

“…The criticality of innovation and technology became an implicit context of the study for future recommendations. Leong et al (2019) compiled the information regarding the essential constituents making the industry functional. Using the knowledgeable basis, the elements driving performance from an environmental perspective were highlighted and measured in contrast with the actual and expected outcomes.…”

“…From a utility and effectiveness perspective in the industrial operational structures, the actual productive orientation of all entities in the network is the prevalent outcome giving focus to the surrounding inhabitants regarding wasteful as well as recycling practices considerable and acceptable in the society. The dynamics with which industrialists operate are the subjective influences giving the directive frameworks for running the productive functions within these industries to the point that they determine the societal acceptance of industries with respect to water consumption, wastage and conservation (Leong et al, 2019).…”

“…Under the considerable influences which structure the perception for consumption patterns, the real time consumption is a composition of contemporary requirements ranging from daily necessities and habitual activities. The level of synchronization they have with the underlying exogenous influences has been questioned and partially observed in past studies (Randolph & Troy, 2008;Leong et al, 2019). Nevertheless, influential role is a critical boundary composed of the various realistic socio-environmental dynamics corresponding with actual water consumption.…”

¿Es el desarrollo de un proyecto una buena herramienta para aprender los principios fundamentales de una materia?

“…El trabajo plantea una alternativa educacional para solventar el problema de la interdisciplinariedad en la educación universitaria actual. La interdisciplinariedad es altamente relevante para el sistema educacional con objeto de educar la personalidad del estudiante con pensamiento creativo y capaz de tomar decisiones responsables importantes en las condiciones de la sociedad postindustrial y aumentar la competitividad profesional en los mercados laborales locales y globales (Suhodimtseva et al, 2020) Se pretende preparar a los estudiantes para el futuro teniendo en cuenta que la mejora de la competitividad de las empresas requerirá la implementación de nuevas tecnología y avances científicos, así como su adaptación medioambiental (Leong et al, 2019). Con esta idea a lo largo de estos años, en la Universidad de Vigo se ha diseñado un proyecto de innovación educativa mediante el concepto de Aprendizaje Basado en el Desarrollo de un Proceso a Escala Real (ABDPER).…”