Towards a green and fast production system: Integrating life cycle assessment and value stream mapping for decision making

Salvador, Rodrigo; Barros, Murillo Vetroni; Santos, Giovani; Mierlo, Karen Godoi van; Piekarski, Cassiano Moro; Francisco, Antônio Carlos de

doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2020.106519

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“…Industries, which play an important role in the global economy (Salvador et al, 2021), have been undergoing substantial computerization and digitization (Centea et al, 2019). These changes call for greater collaboration between people from diverse fields (Ramirez-Mendoza et al, 2018) if good results are to be achieved.…”

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Challenges and opportunities for problem-based learning in higher education: Lessons from a cross-program Industry 4.0 case

Salvador

Barros

Barreto

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Industry and Higher Education

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This article aims to identify the challenges and opportunities in cross-program problem-based learning (PBL) in higher education, based on an Industry 4.0 case with undergraduate and graduate students studying for engineering degrees. The method for this research comprised a cross-program course structured to bring together undergraduate and graduate students using a PBL approach. Five Industry 4.0-related projects were developed in collaboration with four multinational companies. The authors present the results of the projects and feedback from students, professors and industry partners. The results and feedback led to empirical findings on the challenges and opportunities of cross-program PBL in higher education. The findings contribute to the design and implementation of teaching and learning practices and educational policies at undergraduate and graduate levels. In the approach adopted, the undergraduate students acquired hands-on experience while the graduate students had the opportunity to supervise applied research and practice. The study highlights practices that can help to better prepare future industry professionals.

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Challenges and opportunities for problem-based learning in higher education: Lessons from a cross-program Industry 4.0 case

Salvador

Barros

Barreto

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Industry and Higher Education

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“…This software advancement enables the mapping to add actual value in the process, and it is being verified by the team and leadership management, which overall affects the efficiency that is associated with the delivery of the product. For the completion of this value stream mapping, a software program has been introduced named Plutora, which has helped many industries, suppliers, retailers and consumers to connect better during the pandemic situation (Salvador et al, 2021). ICT is a well-timed technology that has comparatively lowered prices for consumers, provided ways to improve supply chain management and has contributed to "smart" transportation (Chaudhary, Gustafson, & Mathys, 2018;Galanakis et al, 2021).…”

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Technological advances in supply chain of processed foods during COVID-19: a review

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Iqbal

Nazir

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PurposeThe novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) variant of 2019 has taken more than 3.8 million lives according to the World Health Organization. To stop the spread of such a deadly and contagious disease, lockdown of varying nature was imposed worldwide. Lockdown, preventive techniques and observation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) have effectively decreased the spread of contagious diseases but have affected various businesses and industries economically. The food industry has been hit hard by different restriction parameters, due to which a disruption in food supply and demand was observed. Therefore, this study aims to study this disruption in the supply chain of processed food.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive review was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus to locate articles on processed foods, food delivery and supply chain. The selected articles were evaluated using the context analysis method.FindingsThe pandemic situation has increased the consumption and demand for processed food products from retail stores, and decreased the demand for food service products. These circumstances called for technological advancement in the field of food supply from farm to fork. This study reviews research articles, policies and secondary literature. Several advances have been made to deliver safe, nutritious and wholesome food to consumers. Block chain-based food supply chains, value stream mapping, sustainable supply chain domain and online ordering systems via mobile apps have been discussed in correspondence with information and communication technology (ICT) during COVID-19.Research limitations/implicationsThis study concludes that the use of advanced software and its adequate knowledge by suppliers, logistics companies and consumers have assisted in handling shocks to the global food system and provided in-time food delivery, traceability, database information and securely processed food to consumers.Originality/valueThis study shows the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on global food systems; disruption in food demand and supply chain is overlooked and changed; use of technological advances in food supply chain to tackle pandemic; online food ordering system gained popularity and improved technically.HighlightsThe review highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on global food systems.The disruption in food demand and supply chain is overlooked and changed.The use of technological advances in the food supply chain to tackle the pandemic.The online food ordering system gained popularity and improved technically.

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“…However, to study the environmental impact, life cycle analysis (LCA) is performed. This is a powerful and versatile method capable of evaluating any type of construction or process [ 25 ] or the materials used therein [ 26 , 27 , 28 ], from concrete and earth retaining walls [ 29 , 30 ] to optimal bridge decks [ 31 ], house structures [ 32 ], and facades [ 33 , 34 ]. However, some reviews state that there is a lack of LCA in steel–concrete composite bridges [ 35 ].…”

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Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Concrete and Composite Bridges Varying Steel Recycling Ratio

Martí

Piqueras

2021

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Achieving sustainability is currently one of the main objectives, so a consensus between different environmental, social, and economic aspects is necessary. The construction sector is one of the main sectors responsible for environmental impacts worldwide. This paper proposes the life cycle assessment (LCA) and comparison of four bridge deck alternatives for different span lengths to determine which ones are the most sustainable solutions. The ReCiPe method is used to conduct the life cycle analysis, by means of which the impact value is obtained for every alternative and span length. The Ecoinvent 3.3 database has been used. The life cycle has been divided into four phases: manufacturing, construction, use and maintenance, and end of life. The associated uncertainties are considered, and the results are shown in both midpoint and endpoint approaches. The results of our research show that for span lengths less than 17 m, the best alternative is the prestressed concrete solid slab. For span lengths between 17 and 25 m, since the box-girder solution is not used, then the prestressed concrete lightened slab is the best alternative. For span lengths between 25 and 40 m, the best solution depends on the percentage of recycled structural steel. If this percentage is greater than 90%, then the best alternative is the composite box-girder bridge deck. However, if the percentage is lower, the cleanest alternative is the prestressed concrete box-girder deck. Therefore, the results show the importance of recycling and reusing structural steel in bridge deck designs.

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Towards a green and fast production system: Integrating life cycle assessment and value stream mapping for decision making

Cited by 36 publications

References 32 publications

Challenges and opportunities for problem-based learning in higher education: Lessons from a cross-program Industry 4.0 case

Challenges and opportunities for problem-based learning in higher education: Lessons from a cross-program Industry 4.0 case

Technological advances in supply chain of processed foods during COVID-19: a review

Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Concrete and Composite Bridges Varying Steel Recycling Ratio

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