scholarly journals Industry 4.0 Maturity Model Assessing Environmental Attributes of Manufacturing Company

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 5151
Author(s):  
Michal Zoubek ◽  
Peter Poor ◽  
Tomas Broum ◽  
Josef Basl ◽  
Michal Simon
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Environmental Attributes ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Environmentally Responsible Manufacturing

The primary purpose of this article is to present a maturity model dealing with environmental manufacturing processes in a company. According to some authors, Industry 4.0 is based on characteristics that have already been the focus of “lean and green” concepts. The goal of the article was to move from resource consumption, pollutant emissions, and more extensive manufacturing towards environmentally responsible manufacturing (ERM). Using environmental materials and methods reduces energy consumption, which generates cost savings and higher profits. Here, value stream mapping (VSM) was applied to identify core processes with environmental potential. This paper provides an understanding of the role of environmental manufacturing in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

scholarly journals Industry 4.0 Maturity Model Assessing Environmental Attributes of Manufacturing Company

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoubek Michal ◽  
Poor Peter ◽  
Broum Tomas ◽  
Josef Basl ◽  
Simon Michal
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Environmental Initiatives ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Environmentally Responsible Manufacturing

The primary purpose of this article is to present a maturity model dealing with environmental manufacturing processes in a company. First, a theoretical approach is presented where evolution from the first industrial revolution to the present (Industry 4.0.) is outlined with a need to implement environmental initiatives. Chapter two contains a detailed literature review, which resulted in the creation of our own maturity model presented in the next chapter. According to some authors, Industry 4.0 is based on characteristics that have already been the focus of “lean and green” concepts. The practical part of the article is a case study that shows which areas of the manufacturing process have “environmental” potential. The goal was to move from resource consumption, pollutant emissions and more extensive manufacturing towards environmentally responsible manufacturing (ERM). Using environmental materials and methods reduces energy consumption, which generates cost savings and higher profits. Here, VSM (Value Stream Mapping) was applied to identify core processes with environmental potential. The final part of the article summarizes the work and presents future possibilities. This paper provides an understanding of the role of environmental manufacturing in the era of the 4th industrial revolution.

Industry 4.0 and Lean Manufacturing

2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Pagliosa ◽  
Guilherme Tortorella ◽  
Joao Carlos Espindola Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Interaction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to aim at identifying the relationships between Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies and Lean Manufacturing (LM) practices. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was conducted, in which 93 studies were analyzed according to their content and contextualization level. Findings In total, 9 I4.0 technologies and 14 LM practices were identified and categorized according to different levels of both value stream application and synergy. From the 126 pairwise relationships, 24 were classified as being of high synergy (e.g. relationship between Cyber-Physical Systems and value stream mapping), revealing the existence of a positive interaction between LPs and I4.0 technologies toward the achievement of a higher operational performance. Further, three future research opportunities were suggested: to validate the proposed synergies among LPs and I4.0 technologies; to distinguish the effects of relationships on all levels of flow; and to examine the effect of such relationships on operational performance. Originality/value With the emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the specificities on the relationship between LM and I4.0 still need further investigation. This paper provides a better understanding of existing literature related to I4.0, LM, and their relationship, as well as pointing out research gaps to encourage future works.

scholarly journals An Agile System to Enhance Productivity through a Modified Value Stream Mapping Approach in Industry 4.0: A Novel Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 11997
Author(s):  
Varun Tripathi ◽  
Somnath Chattopadhyaya ◽  
Alok Bhadauria ◽  
Shubham Sharma ◽  
Changhe Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Machinery Manufacturing

Worldwide, industries are emphasizing the development of an agile system to sustain higher productivity, which can be applied to ensure improvements in all production conditions in industry 4.0. In the present scenario, several methods are used for improvements in production, such as value stream mapping, kaizen, just in time, Kanban, and total productive maintenance, etc., The objective of the present research article is to produce an agile system to sustain improvements in productivity through a methodology coupled with value stream mapping in industry 4.0. Value stream mapping is a lean-based method and is used for the maximization of productivity by the elimination of non-value-added activities. The proposed methodology has been validated by productivity enhancements achieved in a case study of the earthmoving machinery manufacturing sector. The study establishes that the proposed methodology would encourage industry personnel during decision-making processes, which would lead to improvements in production in industry 4.0.

Green value stream mapping approach to improving productivity and environmental performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 608-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrés Muñoz-Villamizar ◽  
Javier Santos ◽  
Julio J. Garcia-Sabater ◽  
Alvaro Lleo ◽  
Paloma Grau
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Thinking Tools

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to introduce a new methodology called overall greenness performance for value stream mapping (OGP-VSM). Using value-added concepts, this approach has the potential to integrate, measure, control and improve productive and environmental performance in accordance with a company’s context.Design/methodology/approachThe OGP-VSM approach was developed by reviewing and integrating the environmental aspects of existing lean thinking tools and approaches.FindingsThis research revealed the lack of practical integration between productive and environmental performance. Using OGP-VSM, managers can see that environmental practices have a direct impact on productivity. OGP-VSM allows a balance to be found between lean and green practices in order to achieve the simultaneous improvement of productivity and environmental performance.Practical implicationsThe proposed approach is applied to a case study in an automotive company in Spain and lays the groundwork for moving toward functional environmental sustainability in manufacturers.Originality/valueCompanies are increasingly implementing environmentally focused practices. Pursuing environmentally friendly (green) performance poses several challenges, but it also affords opportunities to create new methodologies for generating a competitive advantage for manufacturing companies. There are a limited number of approaches to drawing together the elements and attributes that are essential for a holistic, practical and long-lasting improvement of environmental performance in the manufacturing sector.

Empirical assessment of the future adequacy of value stream mapping in manufacturing industries

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 886-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Lugert ◽  
Aglaya Batz ◽  
Herwig Winkler
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Value stream mapping (VSM) is very common in the manufacturing industry to enhance transparency and support improvements within the production process. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the current status of the method from the user’s point of view and addresses its future sustainability in the context of the ongoing digitalization. Design/methodology/approach An empirical survey with 170 participants from different branches was conducted. The web-based questionnaire covers the topics Lean Management, respectively, VSM, Industry 4.0, the integration of both approaches as well as a possible need for action to modify the VSM. Results are analyzed in a quantitative way. Findings Benefits and shortcomings of VSM are already confirmed by previous publications. The serious challenge is the lack of flexibility of the method. In general users appreciate a combination of Lean methods and solutions of Industry 4.0. Moreover 92 percent of the participating experts request further development of the VSM using digitalization to compensate weaknesses. Research limitations/implications The findings are based only on Lean expert’s opinion. Over 95 percent of the participants are from Europe however most of them are from Germany. Although the results are adequate an international expansion of the survey would be advisable in order to distinguish local differences and similarities. In future work researchers need to further develop VSM to overcome the identified gaps. Practical implications Results of the study indicate the viewpoint of experts within different branches. This enables users to undertake a self-assessment regarding their own VSM-estimation. Originality/value This paper provides a current evaluation of the VSM from an exploratory perspective. The impact of global trends and new opportunities facilitated by digitalization are considered. Shortcomings and fields of actions become clear. Based on that necessity further research activities can be designed.

An Industry 4.0 maturity model proposal

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1023-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reginaldo Carreiro Santos ◽  
José Luís Martinho
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Smart Products ◽  
Proposed Model

Purpose In recent years, the development and application of innovative and disruptive technologies in manufacturing environments is shaping the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0. The purpose of this paper is to describe a tool to assess the maturity level in implementing Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies in manufacturing companies. Design/methodology/approach Using a framework to develop maturity models found in literature, three main steps were taken: the model design from the literature review on industry 4.0 and the comparative analysis of existing models; interviews with engineers and managers of relevant industries; and pilot tests in two relevant industrial companies. Findings The proposed maturity model has 41 variables considering five dimensions (organizational strategy, structure and culture; workforce; smart factories; smart processes; smart products and services). The studied companies showed different levels of Industry 4.0 implementation. According to respondents, the model is useful in making an initial diagnosis and establishes a roadmap to proceed the implementation. Practical implications Empirical evidence supports the relevance of the proposed model and its practical usefulness. It can be used to measure the current state (initial diagnostic and monitoring assessments), and to plan the future desired state (goal), identifying which transformational capabilities should be developed. Originality/value The literature review did not return an enough complete maturity model to guide a self-administered assessment. Therefore, the proposed model is a valuable tool for companies and researchers to understand the I4.0 phenomenon, plan and monitor the transformation actions.

scholarly journals Is the Maturity Model applicable in Vietnam?

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Vu Thi Tuyet Mai ◽  
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thu
Keyword(s):  
Embedded Systems ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Production Model ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprise ◽  
Maturity Models ◽  
Specific Data ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Industrial Enterprises

Manufacturing enterprises are currently facing many challenges of industrial revolution 4.0 when beginning to change the production model, working with embedded systems which can collect and transmit specific data. The application of maturity models to the Industry 4.0 may help organizations to address the challenges regarding the concept of Industry 4.0 and the diversification methodology. This research is going to examine the application of a maturity model for assessing Industry 4.0 created by Schumacher et al. (2016). The Maturity model of Schumacher et al. (2016) was built to assess the maturity and to infiltrate of the enterprises manufacturing into the Industry 4.0. The purpose of this paper is examining the applicable of using the Maturity model in evaluating the maturity of industrial enterprises in Vietnam toward industry 4.0. The issues will be addressed in this paper: i) The nature of Industry 4.0 and challenges for the manufacturing enterprises; ii) The Maturity model for manufacturing enterprises towards Industry 4.0; iii) The process of applying Maturity model in assessing the manufacturing enterprise towards Industry 4.0; iv) Some initial recommendations for Vietnamese manufacturing enterprises and v) Conclusion.

scholarly journals Industry 4.0: Development of a multi-agent system for dynamic value stream mapping in SMEs

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuoyu Huang ◽  
Jiwon Kim ◽  
Alireza Sadri ◽  
Steve Dowey ◽  
Matthew S. Dargusch
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Multi Agent System ◽  
Agent System ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Multi Agent

Trends and gaps for integrating lean and green management in the agri-food sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (5) ◽  
pp. 1140-1153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrés Muñoz-Villamizar ◽  
Javier Santos ◽  
Paloma Grau ◽  
Elisabeth Viles
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Green Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Strategic Initiatives ◽  
Lean And Green ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze gaps and trends, as well suggest approaches and methodologies that should be addressed by future studies for implementing the lean and green management in the agri-food sector. Design/methodology/approach Based on a sample with 117 papers, this paper presents a systematic review on the integration of lean and green in the agri-food sector. Findings Key findings indicate that research on lean and green topics has increased in recent years, an important gap in the integration of lean and green in the agri-food sector has been identified. Two paths that remain open for further research are detected: the lack of theoretical, prescriptive and quantitative research and the possibility of integrating the two most used tools of lean (i.e. value stream mapping) and green (i.e. life-cycle assessment). Practical implications This study does not only advance the theoretical knowledge of the lean and green field, but it is also beneficial for agri-food companies who aim to effectively deploy lean and green in their processes in order to improve both operational and environmental performances. Social implications No other industry matches in such a complete way the agri-food industry’s challenge of sustainability that is due to the amount of resources it consumes and its interrelatedness with the well-being of humanity. Originality/value There are separate streams of established research on lean and green management in the agri-food sector, yet very few authors have addressed the intersection of these strategic initiatives.

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