Proceedings of the 6th European Lean Educator Conference

Proceedings of the 6th European Lean Educator Conference

Author: Monica Rossi

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-05-04

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 3030414299

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This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers presented at the 6th European Lean Educator Conference (ELEC), held in Milan, Italy, on November 11-13, 2019. The conference topics include the following: lean trainings in university and industry collaborations; lean product and process development; lean and people empowerment; emerging contexts for lean applications; measuring lean performance; lean, green and circular; continuous improvement initiatives; lean thinking in practice; organizational culture in lean journeys; and innovative training approaches to teaching lean management. The contributions explore the latest academic and industrial findings on and advances in lean education, and identify innovative methods that allow lean thinking benefits to be achieved in practice. As such, the book presents the outcomes of a fruitful exchange between academia and industry designed to help train the next generation of lean educators.


Lean, Green and Sustainability

Lean, Green and Sustainability

Author: Olivia McDermott

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-02-11

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 3031257413

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th European Lean Educator Conference ELEC 2022, which took place in Galway, Ireland, in November 2022; the event was sponsored by IFIP WG 5.7. The 28 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the proceedings. They are organized in the following thematic sections: Lean & People; Lean in Healthcare; Lean 4.0; Lean in Manufacturing; Lean Learning in the Digital Era; Lean, Green & Sustainability; and Lean in Services.


A Research Agenda for Lean Management

A Research Agenda for Lean Management

Author: Andrea Furlan

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2024-03-14

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1035302918

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This fascinating Research Agenda analyzes the key research topics within lean management. Exploring both contextual histories of these topics and potential avenues for future research, it provides a complete picture of lean management practices both past and present.


Renewable Energy in Circular Economy

Renewable Energy in Circular Economy

Author: Suhaib A. Bandh

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-10-09

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 3031422201

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The book provides a comprehensive overview of the technologies and processes involved in renewable energy generation, with a specific focus on their role in improving the circular economy. It offers all the necessary information and tools to help readers select the most sustainable renewable energy solution for different conditions. Exploring real-life examples, the book delves into the practical applications of the circular economy in the renewable energy sector. It takes a multi-faceted approach, examining the circular economy from various perspectives and incorporating methods such as lifecycle assessment, sustainability assessment, multi-criteria decision-making, and multi-objective optimization modes. Furthermore, the book explores the concept of blockchain, hybrid renewable energy models, technologies, and implementation. It also investigates the critical factors and key enablers that influence sustainable development in this field. By doing so, it not only facilitates the transition to a circular economy but also highlights the shift in recent research, trends, and attitudes towards a more scientifically grounded approach. The primary objective of this book is to compile research specifically focused on the circular economy in renewable energy. By providing researchers and policymakers in the energy sector with the necessary scientific methodology and metrics, it enables the development of strategies for a sustainable transition. This book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of energy planning and the current and future trends of biofuel as an alternative fuel.


Lean Thinking in Industry 4.0 and Services for Society

Lean Thinking in Industry 4.0 and Services for Society

Author: Antosz, Katarzyna

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-01-03

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1668456087

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Evidence of lean thinking implementation is found in various areas such as services, healthcare, and different industries like the automotive industry, aerospace industry, textile industry, food industry, and oil and gas industry. Such evidence points to the universality of lean thinking and how its use in different contexts increases its importance as an approach to continuous improvement. Lean Thinking in Industry 4.0 and Services for Society presents an insight into lean thinking as a philosophy that can identify problems and wastes in various areas, analyze them, and identify activities that could improve processes. Covering key topics such as industrial systems, lean safety, and lean sustainability, this reference work is ideal for industry professionals, business owners, managers, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.


Green Automation

Green Automation

Author: Francisco José Gomes da Silva

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-06-21

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1040043593

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Environmental issues are a growing concern for our society, and should deserve increased attention, given the extremely negative climate changes which have been taking place. Emissions of greenhouse gases, excessive dependence on fossil fuels, growing consumption of power energy, and exacerbated consumption of materials are some of the problems that need to be addressed urgently. Some of these problems can be overcome through ingenious solutions based on automation. This book aims to make a contribution precisely in this sense, criticizing the current state of society in general and providing some solutions that can be used as a basis for the development of more environmentally friendly systems.


Product Lifecycle Management Enabling Smart X

Product Lifecycle Management Enabling Smart X

Author: Felix Nyffenegger

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-11-19

Total Pages: 815

ISBN-13: 3030628078

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This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 17th IFIP WG 5.1 International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management, PLM 2020, held in Rapperswil, Switzerland, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 crisis. The 60 revised full papers presented together with 2 technical industrial papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: smart factory; digital twins; Internet of Things (IoT, IIoT); analytics in the order fulfillment process; ontologies for interoperability; tools to support early design phases; new product development; business models; circular economy; maturity implementation and adoption; model based systems engineering; artificial intelligence in CAx, MBE, and PLM; building information modelling; and industrial technical contributions.


Strengthening Sustainable Digitalization of Asian Economy and Society

Strengthening Sustainable Digitalization of Asian Economy and Society

Author: Ordóñez de Pablos, Patricia

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-03-27

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13:

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In the ongoing evolution of Asia's economy and society, there is a crucial need to explore innovative conceptual frameworks, empirical studies, and case analyses. These endeavors aim to unravel the intricate relationship between digital transformation and the imperative for fostering a greener, more circular, and climate-neutral Asian economy. Strengthening Sustainable Digitalization of Asian Economy and Society explores the intersection between digital technologies, knowledge management, and sustainable development. The book addresses the challenges and opportunities the digital age poses, examining how advanced information technologies, including artificial intelligence, IoT, and machine learning, coupled with practical knowledge management, can catalyze a transformative journey. Strengthening Sustainable Digitalization of Asian Economy and Society unravels how these digital tools and solutions impact the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, offering invaluable insights for academics, researchers, industry players, policymakers, and stakeholders. This book emphasizes the ASEAN region, providing an understanding of the regional nuances in the digital transition by presenting comparative regional studies, including Asia, Europe, the USA, Latin America, Africa, and the Gulf Region.


Learning in the Digital Era

Learning in the Digital Era

Author: Daryl John Powell

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-01-01

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 3030929345

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th European Lean Educator Conference ELEC 2021, hosted in Trondheim, Norway, in October 2021 and sponsored by IFIP WG 5.7. The conference was held virtually. The 42 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 82 submissions. They are organized in the following thematic sections: Learning Lean; Teaching Lean in the Digital Era; Lean and Digital; Lean 4.0; Lean Management; Lean Coaching and Mentoring; Skills and Knowledge Management; Productivity and Performance Improvement; New Perspectives of Lean.