scholarly journals Synthesis of A Sustainable Sago-Based Value Chain via Fuzzy Optimisation Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. 01004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Hong Seng Chong ◽  
Yoke Kin Wan ◽  
Viknesh Andiappan
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Sago Starch ◽  
Industrial Case Study ◽  
Industrial Practice ◽  
Sago Bark ◽  
Value Added Products

Sago starch is one of the staple foods for human, especially in Asia’s Region. It can be produced via sago starch extraction process (SSEP). During the SSEP, several types of sago wastes are generated such as sago fiber (SF), sago bark (SB) and sago wastewater (SW). With the increase in production of existing factories and sago mills, the sago industrial practice in waste disposal management is gaining more attention, thus implementation of effective waste management is vital. One of the promising ways to have effective waste management is to create value out of the sago wastes. In a recent study, sago-based refinery, which is a facility to convert sago wastes into value-added products (e.g., bio-ethanol and energy) was found feasible. However, the conversion of other value added products from sago wastes while considering the environmental impact has not been considered in sago value chain. Therefore, an optimum sago value chain, which involved conversion activities of sago wastes into value-added products, is aimed to be synthesised in this work. The optimum sago value chain will be evaluated based on profit and carbon emissions using fuzzy-based optimisation approach via a commercial optimisation software, Lingo 16.0. To illustrate the the developed approach, an industrial case study has been solved in this work.

Biorefinery implementation for recovery debottlenecking at existing pulp mills- Part II: Techno-economic evaluation

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 17-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
HAKIM GHEZZAZ ◽  
LUC PELLETIER ◽  
PAUL R. STUART
Keyword(s):  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Black Liquor ◽  
Pulp Mill ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Estimation Methods ◽  
Precipitation Process

The evaluation and process risk assessment of (a) lignin precipitation from black liquor, and (b) the near-neutral hemicellulose pre-extraction for recovery boiler debottlenecking in an existing pulp mill is presented in Part I of this paper, which was published in the July 2012 issue of TAPPI Journal. In Part II, the economic assessment of the two biorefinery process options is presented and interpreted. A mill process model was developed using WinGEMS software and used for calculating the mass and energy balances. Investment costs, operating costs, and profitability of the two biorefinery options have been calculated using standard cost estimation methods. The results show that the two biorefinery options are profitable for the case study mill and effective at process debottlenecking. The after-tax internal rate of return (IRR) of the lignin precipitation process option was estimated to be 95%, while that of the hemicellulose pre-extraction process option was 28%. Sensitivity analysis showed that the after tax-IRR of the lignin precipitation process remains higher than that of the hemicellulose pre-extraction process option, for all changes in the selected sensitivity parameters. If we consider the after-tax IRR, as well as capital cost, as selection criteria, the results show that for the case study mill, the lignin precipitation process is more promising than the near-neutral hemicellulose pre-extraction process. However, the comparison between the two biorefinery options should include long-term evaluation criteria. The potential of high value-added products that could be produced from lignin in the case of the lignin precipitation process, or from ethanol and acetic acid in the case of the hemicellulose pre-extraction process, should also be considered in the selection of the most promising process option.

scholarly journals Lean Management Implementation in Small and Medium Sized Companies – A Success Case Study in a Manufacturing Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-121
Author(s):  
Fernando Romana
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Change ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Operational Flow ◽  
Special Relevance

Abstract Objective: The aim of this paper is to understand a production system of a forging and presses structure of a centenary factory in terms of a cultural change on the management approach. Methodology: The study was focused on many aspects such as the pieces production lead time, a time study of the setups, the Overall Equipment Effectiveness determination for the Computer Numeric Control machinery and an analysis of the production cells operational flow. Findings: For the aspects that were analysed during the study, the problems are identified, and the root causes determined. At the end of the assessment stage Lean tools and concepts for fixing the problems were proposed, like new rules for production planning, setups procedures, 5S toll usage and a Lean implementation plan that is adapted to the company. Value Added: The high industrial competitivity has dictated the development for this sector that – allied with the inconstant and unstable economic environment – makes the companies very vulnerable and highly dependent of the global market. This is a concern of special relevance for the Small and Medium Size companies that are increasingly adopting Lean solutions to continuously improve their operational value chain and the management approach, for a more systemic way of thinking. Recommendations: For some of the solutions an impact study with their implementation was made. An analysis of the success factors proposed in the literature that were verified during the assessment stage of the case study was performed as well.

scholarly journals Bioconversion of biomass: a case study of ligno-cellulosics bioconversions in solid state fermentation

1998 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok Pandey ◽  
Carlos R. Soccol
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Lignocellulosic Residues ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Feed Enzymes ◽  
Value Added Products

Lignocellulosic residues obtained from crops cultivation form useful sources to be used as substrate for bioconversion processes. Sugarcane bagasse, which is a complex substrate obtained from the processing of sugar cane, is an important biomass among such sources. Due to its abundant availability, it can serve as an ideal substrate for microbial processes for the production of value added products. This paper reviews recent developments on biological processes developed on production of various products in solid state fermentation using sugarcane bagasse as the substrate and describes production of protein enriched feed, enzymes, amino acid, organic acids and compounds of pharmaceutical importance, etc. through microbial means.

Analyzing the trade competitiveness of Indian coconut sector in the liberalization regime

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
S. Jayasekhar ◽  
K.P. Chandran ◽  
C. Thamban ◽  
D. Jaganathan ◽  
K. Muralidharan
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Advantage ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Price Competition ◽  
Value Added ◽  
World Market ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Export Market ◽  
Product Lines ◽  
The World ◽  
Value Added Products

<p>Coconut export sector in India of late gained an outward orientation, especially since the Coconut Development Board was elevated to the status of export promotion council in the year 2009. In the recent period, the growth rate experienced in the coconut based value added products has been stupendous. Since there is an attempt for global value chain up-gradation at the production node of the sector, it is imperative to analyse our strengths in the world market in comparison with the major competitors. We have used the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) methodology to analyse India’s competitiveness in the exports of major coconut value added products traded across the world. The study revealed that, as far as the coconut value added products are concerned, India is comparatively a very small player with paltry export market shares. The analysis of RCA revealed that comparative advantage of India is lower than the major coconut exporting countries like Philippines, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The Philippines is the dominant player with highest RCA indices in most of the coconut value added product lines. The study suggests the need to formulate plausible strategies to reach the overseas market and capture the optimal share in market segments. Though we have a strong domestic market base, it is an indubitable fact that in the near future due to the evolving trade agreements even in the domestic sector we may confront fierce price competition from the overseas imports. Hence we need to chalk out modalities and execution plans to elevate our export competitiveness and comparative advantage.</p>

scholarly journals Value Chain Analysis of Fish in Meghalaya: A Case Study in East Khasi Hills District

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Singh
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Fermented Fish ◽  
Chain Analysis ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Fish Marketing

This study on ‘Value Chain Analysis of Fish in Meghalaya: A case study in East Khasi Hills district’ has been conducted in 2020-21 with specific objectives (1) To map the actors involved in the value chain of fish business. (2) To estimate the value addition in fish marketing by the value chain actors. The value chain actors were identified and the structure of the value chains was mapped. The study revealed that the most commonly followed method of value addition of fish in the study area are fermenting, drying and smoking. The cost incurred for making fermented fish was observed to be ` 21.50/kg, ` 16.50/kg for dry fish and ` 37.50/kg for smoked fish. Additionally, net profit was found to be highest in value-added fish than compared to fresh ones. Therefore, value addition should be encouraged among fish farmers to increase net profit.

scholarly journals Cashew Apples in Ghana: Stakeholders’ Knowledge, Perception, and Utilization

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yaw Gyau Akyereko ◽  
Faustina Dufie Wireko-Manu ◽  
Francis Alemawor ◽  
Mary Adzanyo
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Value Added ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Government Support ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Feed Formulation ◽  
Know How ◽  
Cashew Apple ◽  
Value Added Products

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), a crop projecting Ghana internationally beside cocoa, is usually cultivated for its nut, for both local and international markets. The cashew apple is underutilized in many African countries. This study is aimed at determining the knowledge, perception, and utilization of cashew apples in Ghana among stakeholders in the cashew value chain. Results from the study showed that the cashew industry consisted of farmers (89.1%), nut buyers (6.8%), extension officers (3.5%), and processors (0.6%) with uneven distribution of males (66.2%) and females (33.8%). Cashew apple utilization was low (<10%), though 84.37% had in-depth knowledge on the health benefits and value-added products made from the apples. Cashew apple is mainly utilized as fresh fruits or juice, with minor uses as an ingredient in food preparation, animal feed formulation, and production of mushroom, weedicide, ethanol, and manure. The cashew apple processors identified high cost of processing equipment, perishability of apples, lack of capital, market, technical know-how, and government support as challenges. Based on these findings, education of the stakeholders on value addition or processing of the apples at household and industrial levels and provision of stimulus packages to private processors are recommended to maximize cashew apple utilization in Ghana.

scholarly journals VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT AS ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR MAPPING WASTE MANAGEMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saiful Hakim ◽  
Imam Baihaqi ◽  
Aang Kunaifi
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Product ◽  
Value Added ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Alternative Method ◽  
New Form

Solid Waste management begin at the household as waste of consumption and ended as a new form of waste product or recycling. Based on its value chain the subsequent process will have distict differences with manufacturing product. Value chain of manufacturing product will characterize as value added chain along the chain, where every side of the chain will generate positive chain. In the other hand, some parties of waste management value chain will negative value existed. Some parties in this chain will generate negative value solely because they must establish some cost for wipe the waste. Dissimilarities between value chain on product and waste will contribute to discrepancy between parties. Main purpose of this research is to identify value chain from solid waste management using value chain development. Another purpose to accomplished is to resolve discrepancy in value chain.  Research results shown that household is the parties that experiences negative value. To minimize the discrepancies there should be an action towards household

Sustainable Rice Straw Management Using Pyrolysis-Extraction Process Towards Value-Added Products

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neda Asasian Kolur ◽  
Eisa Khoshnood Motlagh ◽  
Seyedmehdi Sharifian ◽  
Azadeh Ebrahimian Pirbazari
Keyword(s):  
Rice Straw ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Straw Management ◽  
Value Added Products
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