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View article: Alternatives and Benchmarking for Implementations of Waste-to-Energy from Municipal Solid Waste: A Systematic Review
Alternatives and Benchmarking for Implementations of Waste-to-Energy from Municipal Solid Waste: A Systematic Review Open
This article investigates technological choices for Waste-to-Energy (WtE) implementations in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management. It identified challenges and opportunities, thereby transforming the perspective of MSW from waste into a …
View article: Digital Transformation in Grain Engineering and Post-Harvest Activities: A Case Study and Maturity Model Proposition
Digital Transformation in Grain Engineering and Post-Harvest Activities: A Case Study and Maturity Model Proposition Open
This study investigates the impact of digital transformation on a Brazilian post-harvest engineering company. The manuscript examines how digital technologies impact performance and competitive advantages, providing actionable insights for…
View article: Short-Term Prediction in an Emergency Healthcare Unit: Comparison Between ARIMA, ANN, and Logistic Map Models
Short-Term Prediction in an Emergency Healthcare Unit: Comparison Between ARIMA, ANN, and Logistic Map Models Open
Emergency departments worldwide face challenges in managing fluctuating patient demand, which is often inadequately addressed by traditional forecasting methods due to the inherent nonlinearities of data. The purpose of this study is to pr…
View article: Data-Driven Performance Evaluation and Behavior Alignment in Port Operations: A Multivariate Analysis of Strategic Indicators
Data-Driven Performance Evaluation and Behavior Alignment in Port Operations: A Multivariate Analysis of Strategic Indicators Open
This study investigates how a KPI-based incentive system can enhance behavior alignment and operational performance in complex port environments, addressing the growing need for data-driven governance in public logistics operations. The re…
View article: Complexity of Supply Chains Using Shannon Entropy: Strategic Relationship with Competitive Priorities
Complexity of Supply Chains Using Shannon Entropy: Strategic Relationship with Competitive Priorities Open
Entropy is a foundational concept across scientific domains, playing a role in understanding disorder, randomness, and uncertainty within systems. This study applies Shannon’s entropy in information theory to evaluate and manage complexity…
View article: Exploring Industrial Symbiotic Networks: Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons for Future Implementations
Exploring Industrial Symbiotic Networks: Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons for Future Implementations Open
In industrial symbiotic networks, the waste from one operation becomes the raw material or fuel for another, addressing concerns about municipal solid waste management. The purpose of this article is to draw lessons from previous experienc…
View article: Analysis of the Use of Similarity Coefficients in Manufacturing Cell Formation Processes
Analysis of the Use of Similarity Coefficients in Manufacturing Cell Formation Processes Open
This study investigated the application of similarity coefficients in cellular layout and group technology in industrial organizations, focusing on multicellular manufacturing. Cell formation methods and techniques were explored, ranging f…
View article: Indoor Positioning Systems in Logistics: A Review
Indoor Positioning Systems in Logistics: A Review Open
Background: Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) have gained increasing relevance in logistics, offering solutions for safety enhancement, intralogistics management, and material flow control across various environments such as industrial faci…
View article: Forecasting Raw Material Yield in the Tanning Industry: A Machine Learning Approach
Forecasting Raw Material Yield in the Tanning Industry: A Machine Learning Approach Open
This study presents an innovative machine learning (ML) approach to predicting raw material yield in the leather tanning industry, addressing a critical challenge in production efficiency. Conducted at a tannery in southern Brazil, the res…
View article: Cell Formation Problem with Alternative Routes and Machine Reliability: Review, Analysis, and Future Developments
Cell Formation Problem with Alternative Routes and Machine Reliability: Review, Analysis, and Future Developments Open
The Cell Formation Problem (CFP) is a widely studied issue that aims to group machines effectively based on criteria such as productivity, lower costs, and greater efficiency. In recent years, more characteristics were summarized relating …
View article: Boosting Engineering Education with Virtual Reality: An Experiment to Enhance Student Knowledge Retention
Boosting Engineering Education with Virtual Reality: An Experiment to Enhance Student Knowledge Retention Open
This article is about experiments investigating teaching and learning processes and their effects on students. Specifically, the laboratory experiment method aims to determine if using virtual reality in classes leads to better learning ou…
View article: Decision support criteria for the implementation of waste-to-energy conversion systems: a case study in Southern Brazil
Decision support criteria for the implementation of waste-to-energy conversion systems: a case study in Southern Brazil Open
Purpose The purpose of the article is to identify relevant criteria for decision support in the implementation of waste-to-energy (WtE)-based systems. Design/methodology/approach The methodology is a simple case study with a qualitative ap…
View article: Industry 4.0 and Smart Systems in Manufacturing: Guidelines for the Implementation of a Smart Statistical Process Control
Industry 4.0 and Smart Systems in Manufacturing: Guidelines for the Implementation of a Smart Statistical Process Control Open
Digital transformations in manufacturing systems confer advantages for enhancing competitiveness and ensuring the survival of companies by reducing operating costs, improving quality, and fostering innovation, falling within the overarchin…
View article: Digital Technologies, Sustainability, and Efficiency in Grain Post-Harvest Activities: A Bibliometric Analysis
Digital Technologies, Sustainability, and Efficiency in Grain Post-Harvest Activities: A Bibliometric Analysis Open
Post-harvest grain processes play a crucial role in food supply chains. Recent research focuses on how digital technologies can minimize grain losses, enhance food safety, and reduce their environmental impacts. The relationship between te…
View article: Project Management Efficiency Measurement with Data Envelopment Analysis: A Case in a Petrochemical Company
Project Management Efficiency Measurement with Data Envelopment Analysis: A Case in a Petrochemical Company Open
The research question this study poses is how to measure the efficiency of project management activities. The purpose of this article is to quantify the efficiency of the execution of a project portfolio managed by a project management off…
View article: Order Picking Problem: A Model for the Joint Optimisation of Order Batching, Batch Assignment Sequencing, and Picking Routing
Order Picking Problem: A Model for the Joint Optimisation of Order Batching, Batch Assignment Sequencing, and Picking Routing Open
Background: Order picking is a critical activity in end-product warehouses, particularly using the picker-to-part system, entail substantial manual labor, representing approximately 60% of warehouse work. Methods: This study develops a new…
View article: Opportunities of Digital Transformation in Post-Harvest Activities: A Single Case Study of an Engineering Solutions Provider
Opportunities of Digital Transformation in Post-Harvest Activities: A Single Case Study of an Engineering Solutions Provider Open
The purpose of this article is to identify opportunities that digital transformation in post-harvest activities offers to an engineering solution provider. The research method is a simple case study. The object is a company based in southe…
View article: Green Hydrogen, Industrial Symbiosis, And Blockchain: Enhancing Sustainability And Resilience In Supply Chains
Green Hydrogen, Industrial Symbiosis, And Blockchain: Enhancing Sustainability And Resilience In Supply Chains Open
The purpose of this article is to present two types of optimization models for simultaneously increasing sustainability and resilience in industrial supply chains. Sustainability increases when the chain as a whole reduces its carbon footp…
View article: The communication gap and the effect of self-perception on assessment of internal auditors‘ communication skills
The communication gap and the effect of self-perception on assessment of internal auditors‘ communication skills Open
Allen, M. (2017). The sage encyclopedia of communication research methods (Vols. 1-4). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. doi: 10.4135/9781483381411 Alleyne, B., & Amaria, P. (2013). The effectiveness of corporate culture, auditor …
View article: Open Innovation in Agribusiness: Barriers and Challenges in the Transition to Agriculture 4.0
Open Innovation in Agribusiness: Barriers and Challenges in the Transition to Agriculture 4.0 Open
Industry 4.0 digital technologies in agribusiness will enable traditional farming systems to migrate to Agriculture 4.0. Open innovation emerges as an enabler for implementing these technologies and increased sector competitiveness. Howeve…
View article: Key Enabling Technologies and Concepts for the Human-Centric Industrial Revolution
Key Enabling Technologies and Concepts for the Human-Centric Industrial Revolution Open
Recently, a new Industrial Revolution has been conceptualized, this is coined with the term “Industry 5.0”. In fact, the rapid development of information and operational technologies enabled the creation of a new human-centric industrial p…
View article: Driving Innovation Initiatives in a Multinational Company Subsidiary: A Case Study and Conceptual Framework for Further Application
Driving Innovation Initiatives in a Multinational Company Subsidiary: A Case Study and Conceptual Framework for Further Application Open
This study aims at identifying factors that facilitate the development of the capacity to generate innovations in a subsidiary of a multinational company. Based on the understanding that innovation management deals with the establishment o…
View article: Handling the Subjacent Complexity of a Resocialization Program for Inmates: A Systemic Analysis and Leverage Points
Handling the Subjacent Complexity of a Resocialization Program for Inmates: A Systemic Analysis and Leverage Points Open
The purpose of this article is to identify the main leverage points that can accelerate the results of the resocialization program via prison work implemented in one of the states of Brazil. The research method was design science research.…
View article: Performance Assessment of an Eco-Industrial Park: a Strategic Tool to Help Recovering Energy and Industrial Waste
Performance Assessment of an Eco-Industrial Park: a Strategic Tool to Help Recovering Energy and Industrial Waste Open
The purpose of this study is to propose and test a tree-like structure for assessing the operational performance of an eco-industrial park composed of a managerial, focal company, and five manufacturing companies that exchange, generate, o…
View article: Activities Related to an Electromobility Strategy as a Part of Low Carbon Energy Transition: A Survey in Polish Communes
Activities Related to an Electromobility Strategy as a Part of Low Carbon Energy Transition: A Survey in Polish Communes Open
The aim of this article is to diagnose the situation of electromobility in local government units of Polish municipalities. Besides the main features of the communes, the issue of type of strategy that is being built was raised, what are t…