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The Links and Effects between Sustainable Product Development, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, and Circular Economy

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Products and Services".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 January 2025 | Viewed by 4146

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Elpídio Oscar Benitez Nara

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Graduate Program in Production and Systems Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná-PUCPR, Curitiba, Brazil
Interests: management operations
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Prof. Dr. Jones Luis Schaefer

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Graduate Program in Production and Systems Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná-PUCPR, Curitiba, Brazil
Interests: management operations

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue contributes to the field of sustainability in the sense of verifying the links, effects, and impacts between different themes, including sustainability tools, sustainability applications, sustainability-related policies and laws, socio-economic approaches, and integrated approaches to sustainable development. The objective is largely to define, quantify, and measure sustainability by relating the various effects and impacts of product development, Industry 4.0, information integration, supply chain, lean manufacturing, product life cycle, and market performance.

With the constant scientific advancements and developments of these topics, we are welcoming research for publication in this Special Issue, and we are pleased to invite your contributions.

This Special Issue aims to address emerging topics such as sustainability, product development, Industry 4.0, information integration, supply chain, lean manufacturing, product life cycle, and market performance.

The suggested topics and articles types, as well as original research articles and reviews are welcome.

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Elpídio Oscar Benitez Nara
Prof. Dr. Jones Luis Schaefer
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainability
  • product development
  • industry 4.0
  • information integration
  • supply chain
  • lean manufacturing
  • product life cycle
  • digital transformation
  • circular economy
  • market performance

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The Link between Environment and Organizational Architecture for Decision-Making in Educational Institutions: A Systemic Approach
by Fernanda Neves Tavares Serra, Marcelo Carneiro Gonçalves, Sandro César Bortoluzzi, Sergio Eduardo Gouvêa Costa, Izamara Cristina Palheta Dias, Guilherme Brittes Benitez, Lisianne Brittes Benitez and Elpidio Oscar Benitez Nara
Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 4309; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16104309 - 20 May 2024
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Numerous organizations employ decision-making processes to support operational activities; however, decisions and mistakes can significantly impact Market Performance (MP) due to the oversight of organizational architecture and the environment. This becomes particularly critical in the realm of strategic management, where improper practices and [...] Read more.
Numerous organizations employ decision-making processes to support operational activities; however, decisions and mistakes can significantly impact Market Performance (MP) due to the oversight of organizational architecture and the environment. This becomes particularly critical in the realm of strategic management, where improper practices and a lack of management understanding can lead to substantial losses. Hence, a systemic investigation was undertaken to explore the repercussions of not adopting such an approach concerning organizational architecture and the environment. Employing a quantitative analysis via hierarchical regression involving Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Ordinary Least Squares, using data gathered from a survey encompassing 134 collaborators from Brazilian Federal Universities. The findings show that the organizational environment positively impacts decision-making, leading to better MP. Additionally, organizational architecture partially mediates the link between the organizational environment and decision-making. Remarkably, national literature lacked research combining Student Assistance Program (PNAES) actions with MP improvement to assess Brazilian Federal Universities’ effectiveness. Full article
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A Systematic Literature Review of the Integration of Total Quality Management and Industry 4.0: Enhancing Sustainability Performance Through Dynamic Capabilities
by Ahmed Baha Eddine Aichouni, Cristóvão Silva and Luís Miguel D. F. Ferreira
Sustainability 2024, 16(20), 9108; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16209108 - 21 Oct 2024
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It is imperative to integrate advanced technologies and management practices to achieve operational excellence and sustainability in the contemporary manufacturing landscape, which is characterized by intense competitive pressures and stringent sustainability regulations. This systematic review of several databases from 1997 to 2024 was [...] Read more.
It is imperative to integrate advanced technologies and management practices to achieve operational excellence and sustainability in the contemporary manufacturing landscape, which is characterized by intense competitive pressures and stringent sustainability regulations. This systematic review of several databases from 1997 to 2024 was conducted in line with PRISMA guidelines to investigate how Industry 4.0 and Total Quality Management (TQM) integration can enhance sustainability performance in manufacturing organizations. Grounded within the dynamic capabilities framework, this research identifies the key drivers and barriers to adopting Industry 4.0 and examines their impact on the implementation of TQM. The findings reveal that technologies significantly enhance TQM by improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and boosting product quality. However, barriers such as resource constraints, resistance to change, and data privacy concerns hinder this integration. This research suggests that dynamic capabilities—sensing, learning, coordinating, and integrating—are critical for successfully merging Industry 4.0 and TQM. This research enhances the academic dialogue on integrating Industry 4.0 and TQM by offering foundational insights into their theoretical and practical implications to achieve sustainability goals. Full article
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