scholarly journals Shipbuilding 4.0 Index Approaching Supply Chain

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Ramirez-Peña ◽  
Francisco J. Abad Fraga ◽  
Alejandro J. Sánchez Sotano ◽  
Moises Batista
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Shipbuilding Industry ◽  
The Road ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Enabling Technologies ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
Control Tool

The shipbuilding industry shows a special interest in adapting to the changes proposed by the industry 4.0. This article bets on the development of an index that indicates the current situation considering that supply chain is a key factor in any type of change, and at the same time it serves as a control tool in the implementation of improvements. The proposed indices provide a first definition of the paradigm or paradigms that best fit the supply chain in order to improve its sustainability and a second definition, regarding the key enabling technologies for Industry 4.0. The values obtained put shipbuilding on the road to industry 4.0 while suggesting categorized planning of technologies.

How We Do Race

On Inhumanity ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
David Livingstone Smith
Keyword(s):  
Human Beings ◽  
The Road ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Definition Of

This chapter teases out the core elements of the ordinary conception of “race.” This does not include a scientific or philosophical definition of race. Rather, the chapter talks about the view of race that most people just slip into when going about the everyday business of life. It is a conception that has been taken so thoroughly for granted that many do not even question it. The chapter argues that understanding the conception of race is key to understanding dehumanization, because beliefs about race lie at the heart of the dehumanizing process. It shows that dividing human beings into races—into “our kind” and “their kind”—is the first step on the road to dehumanizing them.

On the Road to Ephesus

2015 ◽  
pp. 102-125
Author(s):  
Suzanne Roff-Wexler
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
The Road ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Definition Of

Following a brief review of literature on big data as well as wisdom, this chapter provides a definition of data-based wisdom in the context of healthcare organizations and their visions. The author addresses barriers and ways to overcome barriers to data-based wisdom. Insights from interviews with leading healthcare professionals add practical meaning to the discussion. Finally, future research directions and questions are suggested, including the role of synchronicity and serendipity in data-based wisdom. In this chapter, developing data-based wisdom systems that flourish Wisdom, Virtue, Intellect, and Knowledge are encouraged.

SCOR Model and the Green Supply Chain

2016 ◽  
pp. 108-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulas Akkucuk
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Green Supply Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Minimal Impact ◽  
Customer Support ◽  
The Road ◽  
Organizational Barriers ◽  
Scor Model ◽  
On The Road

Supply chain management (SCM) is a continually evolving field, relying on breaking down internal and external organizational barriers to gain efficiencies, improve customer support and increase flexibility, thereby resulting in lower costs and increased market share. An emerging area in supply chain practice is green SCM, which integrates environmental management with traditional SCM. Green supply chain management is seen as an important step companies need to take on the road to sustainable practices. SCOR Model (Supply Chain Operations Reference) has been developed by the Supply Chain Council (SCC now merged with APICS) in order to guide companies applying SCM principles. The GreenSCOR model was also developed as an integrated green SCM tool that allows companies to manage their supply chain's environmental impacts, resulting in more efficient operations which have minimal impact on the environment. This chapter will talk about how SCM principles can be modified to reduce the adverse effects of company operations on the environment, especially using the GreenSCOR model.

Modelling the Route Choice

2016 ◽  
pp. 178-209
Author(s):  
Eric Moreno-Quintero
Keyword(s):  
Route Choice ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Mathematical Representation ◽  
Transport Planning ◽  
Require Time ◽  
Delay Function ◽  
The Road ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Functional Forms ◽  
On The Road

The issue of route choice is a key factor for the freight transport performance. Congestion at roads encourages hauliers to change routes to minimize the delays and keep lead times in a reliable range. In the context of transport planning, the route choice problem can be assessed by modelling the travel times needed to reach a destination through the different routes in a road network. Is in this point where the volume-delay functions become relevant. A Volume-Delay Function (VDF) is a mathematical representation of the increase of the travel time as more and more vehicles utilize the routes, causing congestion on the road networks. The related literature and practitioners report on the use of some known functional forms, as the BPR function, the Conical volume-delay function or the Akcelik's function, which are widely utilized in flow's assignation modelling in transport planning. A successful application of VDFs requires a proper fitting of the function's parameters. In a classical focus these parameters can be deduced from speed-flow surveys carried out at the routes or links of interest; these surveys generally require time money and personnel. As an alternative to this classical focus, particularly when facing scarcity of resources, this work carries out a mathematical analysis of the VDF functional forms, as well with an interpretation of their parameters in relation to road's operation. The results of these analyses clarifies the meaning of the functional forms for the VDFs and their parameters, and suggest other ways to assess those parameters which may be more practical for the purpose of modelling the choice of route in freight transport. Some considerations to put into practice this in Mexico are discussed at the end of this work.

scholarly journals Sustainable Markets: Case Study Of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean R. Manna ◽  
Gayle Marco ◽  
Brittany Lynn Khalil ◽  
Sara Meier
Keyword(s):  
Main Idea ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
The Road ◽  
The World ◽  
Sustainable Marketing ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

The traditional definition of sustainability calls for policies and strategies that meet societys present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (1). Sustainability is a concern in private and public sectors all over the world; it is an issue that resonates with people in all age ranges, income levels, and geographic locations. The main idea of sustainability is reduce, reuse, and recycle. People and organizations alike must consider every possible effect from the decisions they make in regards to the environment. With over 600,000,000 passenger cars on the road in the world, and over 50,000,000 passenger cars built each year, it is imperative that automakers make sustainable decisions (2). It is not just the large number of vehicles in the world that is cause for concern, but the immense amount of resources needed to manufacture, transport, and fuel them. Automakers must consider the impact that each car has during every stage of its life cycle, in addition to their responsibility to society (in terms of the environment, education, and safety) and the impact of their suppliers. This case study is designed to discuss the background of Toyota and highlight the companys current actions in regard to sustainable marketing; a comparison will also be made to the sustainable efforts of Honda and Subaru.

scholarly journals Industry 4.0 Readiness Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Axmann ◽  
Harmoko Harmoko
Keyword(s):  
Data Storage ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
The Right ◽  
Medium Enterprises

This research aims to establish an assessment tool for assessing the readiness of small and medium enterprises (SME) in industry 4.0. The assessment of the current and future status is crucial for companies to decide on the right strategy and actions on the road to a digital company. First will be compared existing tools such as: IMPULS (VDMA), PwC and Uni-Warwick. On that basis, a tool for SME will be introduce. The tool has 12 categories: data sharing, data storage, data quality, data processing, product design and development, smart material planning, smart production, smart maintenance, smart logistic, IT security, machines readiness and communication between machines. Those categories are grouped into three: data, software and hardware. Each category has five levels of readiness (from 1 to 5), with particular criteria that refer to literature studies and expert’s opinion.

On the Road to Ephesus

Big Data ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 2275-2299
Author(s):  
Suzanne Roff-Wexler
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
The Road ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Definition Of

Following a brief review of literature on big data as well as wisdom, this chapter provides a definition of data-based wisdom in the context of healthcare organizations and their visions. The author addresses barriers and ways to overcome barriers to data-based wisdom. Insights from interviews with leading healthcare professionals add practical meaning to the discussion. Finally, future research directions and questions are suggested, including the role of synchronicity and serendipity in data-based wisdom. In this chapter, developing data-based wisdom systems that flourish Wisdom, Virtue, Intellect, and Knowledge are encouraged.

Addressing Sustainability and Industry 4.0 to the Business Model

2020 ◽  
pp. 178-198
Author(s):  
Maria do Rosário Cabrita ◽  
Susana Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Value ◽  
Business Sustainability ◽  
Seminal Work ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road

Industry 4.0 drivers and sustainability are topics increasingly referred to as part of the firm's strategy. Business value creation must be linked to sustainability and be designed on the road to the Industry 4.0. Technological advancements can bring about countless opportunities for growth and success in achieving humanity's set goals fitting the challenges of sustainability. This seminal work attempts to explore how Industry 4.0 creates opportunities to promote business sustainability. Based on the concepts of sustainability, business model, and the Industry 4.0 drivers, this chapter aims to provide insightful information on the potentials of exploring business model in the age of Industry 4.0.

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