Sustainability 4.0 and its applications in the field of manufacturing

Javaid, Mohd; Haleem, Abid; Singh, Ravi Pratap; Khan, Shahbaz; Suman, Rajiv

doi:10.1016/j.iotcps.2022.06.001

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“…In the Global North, sustainable SWM processes (Iyamu et al, 2020; Shekdar, 2009) are partially supported through continual design of waste technologies to suit local needs and conditions (Marshall & Farahbakhsh, 2013; Wilson et al, 2013). Sustainable manufacturing allows the production of goods with fewer environmental and health risks (Javaid et al, 2022; Zaman, 2015). In cleaner production, industries apply WH and CE principles, aiming to use less raw material and generate less waste in production (Ion & Gheorghe, 2014; Zhang et al, 2021).…”

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Solid waste management in the context of the waste hierarchy and circular economy frameworks: An international critical review

Awino

Apitz²

2023

Integr Envir Assess & Manag

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Growing populations and consumption drive the challenges of solid waste management (SWM); globalization of transport, food production, and trade, including waste trading, distributes risks worldwide. Using waste hierarchy (WH; reduce, reuse, and recycle) and circular economy (CE) concepts, we updated a conceptual waste framework used by international organizations to evaluate SWM practices. We identified the key steps and the important factors, as well as stakeholders, which are essential features for effective SWM. Within this updated conceptual framework, we qualitatively evaluated global SWM strategies and practices, identifying opportunities, barriers, and best practices. We find that, although a few exceptional countries exhibit zero‐waste compliance, most fare poorly, as exhibited by the high waste generation, incineration, and disposal (open dumping, landfilling) volumes. In the Global North, SWM strategies and practices rely heavily on technologies, economic tools, regulatory frameworks, education, and social engagement to raise stakeholder awareness and enhance inclusion and participation; in the Global South, however, many governments take sole legal responsibility for SWM, seeking to eliminate waste as a public “nuisance.” Separation and recycling in the Global South are implemented mainly by “informal” economies in which subsistence needs drive recyclable material retrieval. Imported, regionally inappropriate tools, economic constraints, weak policies and governance, waste trading, noninclusive stakeholder participation, data limitations, and limited public awareness continue to pose major waste and environmental management challenges across nations. In the context of the framework, we conclude that best practices from around the world can be used to guide decision‐making, globally. Despite variations in drivers and needs across regions, nations in both the Global North and South need to improve WH and CE compliance, and enhance stakeholder partnership, awareness, and participation throughout the SWM process. Partnerships between the Global North and South could better manage traded wastes, reduce adverse impacts, and enhance global environmental sustainability and equity, supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;00:1–27. © 2023 The Authors. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC).

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Solid waste management in the context of the waste hierarchy and circular economy frameworks: An international critical review

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Apitz²

2023

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“…However, a transformation to a more circular economy necessitates alterations to the whole supply chain. These must be backed by technology and processes that facilitate success, such as discovering novel ways to convert waste into resources and modifying the behavior of product users and customers [27]. Government support supplemented by the private and public sectors helps provide soft loans, flexible financing options, program affiliations with OEMs, and green procurement, and manage resource efficiency standards [28].…”

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“…Advanced manufacturing processes, virtualization, and resource-efficient manufacturing should be highlighted to demonstrate how technological innovations (e.g., Internet of Things, additive manufacturing, 3D printing) can profoundly affect remanufacturing. As remanufacturing technology evolves over the next few years, along with physical and intellectual infrastructure, global markets, and consistent quality, better business value will be created throughout the industry [27]. Improvement in remanufacturing can facilitate the achieving of CE objectives.…”

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Determinants of Remanufacturing Adoption for Circular Economy: A Causal Relationship Evaluation Framework

Khan

Ali

Singh

2022

ASI

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Organizations are transforming their linear models into circular models in order to become more sustainable. Remanufacturing is an essential element of the circular model; thus, there is an urgent need to adopt remanufacturing. It can offer organizations economic and environmental advantages and facilitate the transition to a circular economy (CE). Several aspects are crucial to the use of remanufacturing methods in order to transition to the CE. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to develop a framework for investigating the causal relationship among determinants of adopting remanufacturing processes for the circular economy. Through an integrated approach comprising a literature review and the Modified Delphi Method, we identified ten remanufacturing adoption determinants. The causal relationship among these determinants was established using the DEMATEL method. Furthermore, we classified these determinants into cause and effect groups. Five determinants, “consumer preferences”, “remanufacturing adoption framework”, “market opportunities”, “management commitment”, and “preferential tax policies”, belong to the cause group, and the remaining five belong to the effect group based on the effect score. To implement remanufacturing processes and transition to a circular economy, it is necessary to pay greater attention to these identified determinants, especially those that belong to the cause group. The outcomes of this study may aid management and policy makers in formulating strategies for effectively implementing remanufacturing methods within their organizations.

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“…Technologies are continuously updating to create innovation in industries. Scientists have focussed more on research and development to improve existing technologies (Khattab et al, 2019;Neethirajan, 2020;Tahir et al, 2020;Javaid et al, 2022). These industry 4.0 technologies provide several developments by using industrial automation.…”

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Adoption of modern technologies for implementing industry 4.0: an integrated MCDM approach

Javaid

Khan²,

Haleem³

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BIJ

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PurposeModern technologies are seen as an essential component of the fourth industrial revolution (industry 4.0) and their adoption is vital to transform the existing manufacturing system into industry 4.0-based manufacturing system. Therefore, the primary objective of this research explores the barriers of modern technology adoption and their mitigating solutions in order to align with Industry 4.0 objectives.Design/methodology/approachBarriers to adopting modern technologies and respective mitigating solutions are identified from the available literature. Further, these barriers are ranked with the help of expert opinions by using the BWM method appropriately. The identified solutions are ranked using the combined compromise solution (CoCoSo) method.FindingsSeveral modern technologies and their capabilities are recognised to support the industry 4.0-based manufacturing systems. This study identifies 22 barriers to the effective adoption of modern technologies in manufacturing and 14 solutions to overcome these barriers. Change management, the high initial cost of technology and appropriate support infrastructure are the most significant barriers. The most prominent solutions to overcome the most considerable barriers are ‘supportive research, development and commercialisation environment’, ‘updated policy and effective implementation’ and ‘capacity building through training’ that are the top three solutions that need to be addressed.Research limitations/implicationsThe barriers and solutions of modern technology adoption are obtained through a comprehensive literature review, so there is a chance to ignore some significant barriers and their solutions. Furthermore, ranking barriers and solutions is done with expert opinion, which is not free from biases.Practical implicationsThis identification and prioritisation of barriers will help managers to understand the barriers so they can better prepare themselves. Furthermore, the suggested solutions to overcome these barriers are helpful for the managers and could be strategically adopted through optimal resource utilisation.Originality/valueThis study proposes a framework to identify and analyse the significant barriers and solutions to adopting modern technologies in the manufacturing system. It might be helpful for manufacturing organisations that are willing to transform their manufacturing system into industry 4.0.

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Sustainability 4.0 and its applications in the field of manufacturing

Cited by 58 publications

References 137 publications

Solid waste management in the context of the waste hierarchy and circular economy frameworks: An international critical review

Solid waste management in the context of the waste hierarchy and circular economy frameworks: An international critical review

Determinants of Remanufacturing Adoption for Circular Economy: A Causal Relationship Evaluation Framework

Adoption of modern technologies for implementing industry 4.0: an integrated MCDM approach

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