Special issue: Decision support for sustainable and resilient systems

Tan, Raymond R.; Promentilla, Michael Angelo B.; Tseng, Ming‐Lang

doi:10.1016/j.spc.2019.08.006

Cited by 5 publications

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“…Tan et al. [22] discuss the various decision support systems for developing a resilient production system. Ivanov [7] proposed a prediction model for measuring the impact of a pandemic on supply chain network and manufacturing resilience.…”

Section: Pandemic Control and Production Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 impact on sustainable production and operations management

Kumar

Luthra

Mangla

et al. 2020

Sustainable Operations and Computers

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The global production and supply chain system is mostly disrupted due to widespread of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Most of the industrial managers and policymakers are searching for adequate strategies and policies for revamping production patterns and meet consumer demand. Form global supply chain perspectives, the majority of raw materials are imported from China and other Asian developing nations. The COVID-19 pandemic has broken the most of transportation links and distribution mechanisms between suppliers, production facilities and customers. Therefore, it is imperative to discuss sustainable production and consumption pattern in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. Most of the prominent economies around the world enforced a total lockdown, and the focus has since shifted to surge in demand for essential products and services. This has led to a decline in demand for some nonessential products and services. The production and operations management challenges of the pandemic situations are discussed and adequately proposes policy strategies for improving the resilience and sustainability of the system. This paper also discusses the different operations and supply chain perspectives for handling such disruptions in the future.

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Section: Pandemic Control and Production Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 impact on sustainable production and operations management

Kumar

Luthra

Mangla

et al. 2020

Sustainable Operations and Computers

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“…Thus, further adaptations of the model could be made in regard to the actual switching to lignin (e.g., introducing entry barriers or by refining estimations concerning the extent or nature of expenditures). The perspectives of various affected actor groups (e.g., company representatives, societal actors, and land owners)—including their different perceptions, needs, and (partly conflicting) goals—need to be better understood and ecological aspects need to be considered more strongly for the biorefinery innovation diffusion pathways to actually contribute to sustainable development (e.g., Dieken et al, 2021; Mustalahti, 2018; Näyhä, 2019; Tan et al, 2019). Closer examination of such issues could include analyzing the various preconditions faced by individual actors (ability/willingness) and network structures representing the embedding of actors in (external) social structures (e.g., Bohlmann et al, 2010; Kiesling et al, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This could be supported by participative and collaborative approaches using BioPID as a facilitator (e.g., Yang et al, 2022). On the system level, new and radical biorefinery innovation pathways require active forms of collaboration (ideally based on shared values), multidisciplinary, multi‐objective and participatory approaches, more efficient (environmental) management practices, and improved and more transparent decision‐making processes (Dieken et al, 2021; Mustalahti, 2018; Näyhä, 2019; Tan et al, 2019).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring potential diffusion pathways of biorefinery innovations—An agent‐based simulation approach for facilitating shared value creation

Wenger,

Jäger,

Näyhä

et al. 2024

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In many European countries with plentiful forest resources, novel forest‐based businesses play a key role in the transition from our current fossil‐based economy towards a circular bioeconomy. For example, kraft lignin, a by‐product from the pulping industry, is produced in large amounts globally. To date, however, it is still only offered on the market by a small number of pulping companies. The successful innovation diffusion of related new technologies and businesses requires establishing a collective effort among multiple societal actors to motivate the sharing of value creation processes. In this paper, potential innovation diffusion pathways are modeled and simulated by means of an agent‐based approach (Biorefinery Products Innovation Diffusion model, BioPID). The paper investigates the conditions needed to encourage the diffusion of kraft lignin innovations as a (partial) replacement for fossil‐based feedstock in selected applications. The results reveal the basic mechanisms behind potential innovation diffusion pathways. The major barriers were found to be the high level of uncertainty surrounding the additional costs arising in lignin processing, the small number of lignin providers, and the presence of relatively homogeneous pricing strategies based on opportunity and basic preparation costs. The analysis of two product categories revealed different patterns in terms of innovation diffusion and potential greenhouse gas emissions. A novelty of BioPID is that it allows for iterative technology evaluation and technology foresight analysis of biorefinery projects (e.g., by combining techno‐economic, socio‐technical, and environmental aspects). This produces knowledge for diverse stakeholders involved in the lignin innovation ecosystem, thus enabling better communication on shared values and furthering innovation diffusion.

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“…Hence, the post-pandemic era also created opportunities for economic and social sustainability (Marco et al , 2020), as a sufficient buffer plan could only solve the production limitations (Cohen, 2020), open opportunities for sustainable business and increase sustainable production resilience (Ivanov, 2020). Tan et al (2019) highlighted a variety of decision support systems for developing a robust production system, whereas Ivanov (2020) offered a forecasting model for analyzing the effect of an pandemic on the supply chain system and industrial adaptability.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the environment and socioeconomic viability: a sustainable production chain alternative

Begum

Abbas

Alam

et al. 2022

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to address the global COVID-19 pandemic related to its sustainability, such as environmental, economic and social concerns. The short study also examined how various innovative approaches can help promote sustainable production. Design/methodology/approach The methodology examines hypothetical scenarios of the current pandemic and tries to describe the quality of evidence to facilitate careful, critical engagement by readers. Secondary data is used to identify sustainability challenges, such as environmental, social and economic viability challenges. The information in this report was gathered from numerous media outlets, research agencies, policy papers, newspapers and other sources to gain a better knowledge of the issue. Findings As a result, most industry executives and policymakers are looking for appropriate strategies and policies to improve their practices and meet consumer demand. The outcomes explore that the COVID-19 pandemic is a central factor in changes in people’s behavior, reflecting sustainability such as environmental, social and economic responsibility. The COVID-19 outbreak, surprisingly, had a bigger effect on sustainable consumption, accompanied by environmental sustainability, and, to a lesser extent, social and economic viability. Research limitations/implications Limited secondary evidence and data could not scrutinize the study’s actual problem statements. Hence, it is recommended that the gap in research be fulfilled by conducting a primary survey among various groups of economists, environmentalists and industrialists using the cluster sampling technique by validating the questionnaire of the total sustainable production system. Proposing frameworks for improving the resilience of production and a systematic possible upgraded manufacturing system by using the Industry 4.0 technology during operational processes could advance market demand. Practical implications The COVID-19 scenario has compelled manufacturing firms to put their production systems on hold for an extended period while they seek long-term solutions to assure simple delivery and cooperation from both business and consumer standpoints. Various aspects of supply and demand are discussed in the referendum, as well as production and consumption challenges during the COVID-19 era. There is a need to restore the production system and find the right source of raw materials. This work focuses on commodity inventory management systems due to mass production, but due to pandemics, it is not in demand and vice versa. The researcher made comprehensible remarks on the use of digitization in the pandemic, which improves social distancing and social well-being and promotes the production system as well. Besides, manufacturing plants should switch to digital manufacturing to reduce the number of workplaces and hence the risk of an outbreak. Therefore, a better supply chain network is needed to supply more manufacturing units. Social implications There is a bright side of coronavirus that the public health crisis raised worldwide has brought many opportunities for governments and society to make eternal reforms in the public health sector door. During restricted movements for fulfilling market demand, the Industry 4.0 technologies for automation, mechanization and digitalization can help significantly advance a company. This technological advancement and computer digitization for the perspective people may improve the environment, economic and social sustainability also increase social media adoption, which can be crucial for agri-businesses to evaluate customers’ behavior and consumption trends. Originality/value The paper also instructed to identify critical success factors, barriers and drivers for dealing with the pandemic situation and to develop a strategic policy framework to improve production and process flexibility through the remarkable introduction of digital manufacturing. Before it is too late to stop the spread, producers and consumers must grasp the limits to which suppliers might drive nature.

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Special issue: Decision support for sustainable and resilient systems

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

COVID-19 impact on sustainable production and operations management

COVID-19 impact on sustainable production and operations management

Exploring potential diffusion pathways of biorefinery innovations—An agent‐based simulation approach for facilitating shared value creation

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the environment and socioeconomic viability: a sustainable production chain alternative

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