Simulation Study of a Flexible Manufacturing System Regarding Sustainability

Ojsteršek, Robert; Acko, B.; Buchmeister, Borut

doi:10.2507/ijsimm19-1-502

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“…• Human resources managerial output in the articles that we consulted has not been a point of focus based on the influence of information flow characteristics, whereas according to Oluwatayo and Adetoro (2020), human resource management can influence the job engagement of employees and consequently the performance of the company. • Flexible manufacturing in shop floor based on information flow characteristics has not been considered as a research focus, whereas flexible manufacturing company or organization can be continuously efficient when predictable and unpredictable events related to consumers, markets, machines, and environment occur (Sushil 2017;Dey et al 2019;Shukla et al 2019;Singh et al 2019;Contador et al 2020;Evans and Bahrami 2020;Ojstersek et al 2020).…”

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Analysis of Information Flow Characteristics in Shop Floor: State-of-the-Art and Future Research Directions for Developing Countries

Mbakop

Voufo

Biyeme

et al. 2021

Glob J Flex Syst Manag

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The information flow in a company is a whole set of static or dynamic data obtained from communication used for the conception and realization of products; facing competition, every company aims at improving its performance to meet customer needs. The focus on information flow to improve the performances of companies has always been a major preoccupation in the research domain, which always contributes to the evolution of the analysis of information flow for companies to be more efficient. This article presents the state of the art on the analysis of information flow model based on information characteristics in shop floor manufacturing companies (known as advanced in technology) to ameliorate their performance and future research directions for small-and medium-sized manufacturing companies for developing countries to be more competitive and efficient.

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confidence: 99%

Analysis of Information Flow Characteristics in Shop Floor: State-of-the-Art and Future Research Directions for Developing Countries

Mbakop

Voufo

Biyeme

et al. 2021

Glob J Flex Syst Manag

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“…Since a poorly designed workplace can have longterm negative effects on the health of employees (musculoskeletal disorders -MSD), it is very important how a workplace is designed and organised (Edtmayr et al, 2011;Fritzsche et al, 2014;Kaljun, & Dolšak, 2012;Ojsteršek et al, 2020;Panush, 2017;Vujica Herzog & Harih, 2019;Wells et al, 2007). Short time movements are typical for the presented job of final quality control.…”

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Ergonomic Design of the Workplace for Final Quality Control

Breznik

Herzog

2021

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The incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders remains high and, as these injuries have a high cost for companies and society, it is important to prevent them through ergonomic analysis and workplace design. During the work process, we are always looking to reduce lost time and improve the quality of work. From an ergonomic point of view, it is important to determine what workloads employees are exposed to and to eliminate or at least minimise them by redesigning the workplace. The aim of our research was to minimise the risk at work through the scientific design of workplaces based on a methodological approach. The manual and computerised OWAS method was used to determine and estimate body postures during the workday. It was found that certain postures resulted in significant overexertion, which meant that certain remedial actions were necessary during the work process to prevent possible damage to the body. Several improvements were proposed for the new workplace design: appropriate equipment for workers, lifting table, rotation of workers, construction of quality control facilities and automation of macro tasks.

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“…Consequently, firms are rushing to implement operational programs and best practices that have been successful in other firms [39]. Manufacturing firms are continuously trying to strengthen their competitive position by implementing AMT faster than their competitors [40]. Case studies have shown that AMT positively affect tangible (such as cost, inventory, etc.)…”

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Impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies on Green Innovation

Palčić

Prester

2020

Sustainability

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The main aim of this paper is to evaluate if manufacturing firms can boost their performance through green innovations. The literature on this topic shows contradictory findings. We have concentrated on the effect of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) on green innovations. To the authors’ best knowledge, this research is the first to examine the impact of a firm’s own AMT on green innovation and the firm’s performance at the same time. Green innovation in our research relates to green product innovation. The data analysis is performed through three-step OLS regression analysis and two evaluation models. One model looks at AMT and how they affect green innovation, and the second model looks at how AMT and green innovations affect performance. Our findings suggest that AMT contribute to both the firm’s performance and green innovation. We found that technology is a moderator for green innovations. While the majority of research emphasizes that firms will not eco-innovate unless they receive subsidies or severe restrictions are imposed, we show that out of all innovations, 66% are green innovations. Restrictions such as having ISO 14000 certification do not contribute to green innovation, but rather the age of the firm does.

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Simulation Study of a Flexible Manufacturing System Regarding Sustainability

Cited by 38 publications

References 17 publications

Analysis of Information Flow Characteristics in Shop Floor: State-of-the-Art and Future Research Directions for Developing Countries

Analysis of Information Flow Characteristics in Shop Floor: State-of-the-Art and Future Research Directions for Developing Countries

Ergonomic Design of the Workplace for Final Quality Control

Impact of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies on Green Innovation

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