SME appropriate concept for continuously improving the energy and resource efficiency in manufacturing companies

Technical Performance and Energy Intensity of the Electrode-Separator Composite Manufacturing Process

“…To evaluate the energetic performance of a process chain, a metering strategy has to be applied to ensure a cost-benefit compatible degree of energy transparency [4] [5]. The energetic impact is ranked according to the energy portfolio principle to evaluate the relevance of the specific entity within the regarded process chain [6].…”

A simulation-based decision support for eco-efficiency improvements in production systems

“…For instance, approaches to improve the resource efficiency of production systems have been described by Smith and Ball (2012) and, with a focus on energy efficiency, by Thiede et al (2013). Further relevant to the procedure described in the following is the general twelve step procedure for simulation studies by Banks et al (2010).…”

Sustainable textile production: a case study from a woven fabric manufacturing mill in Turkey

“…Palamutcu (2010) advocated that the knowledge and awareness on energy efficiency is not yet at desired level in textile producer companies and action should be taken to introduce and implement comprehensive measures in these plants. Thiede et al (2013) stated that a seven-step approach developed for textile industry leads to significant reduction in the energy consumption. These steps are; (i) macro-analysis, (ii) energy portfolio, (iii) measurement, (iv) modeling/analysis, (v) identification (vi) evaluation and (vii) implementation.…”