Improving the management of carbon emissions in the drive to Net-Zero can involve both complex measurements and the development of cleaner technologies, which is a demanding challenge for both the private and public sectors. ...

In this paper, a model-based decision-making framework for the design of localized networked production systems under largescale disruptions is developed. The framework consists of optimization and agent-based simulation ...

Throughout the last century, manufacturing has been characterised by mass production conducted in central facilities, benefitting from economies-of-scale. These central facilities supply, and are supplied by sprawling, ...

In this paper, model-based sustainability assessment framework with social impact considerations is developed. The framework integrates the stochastic, nonlinear, and complex interrelationships that characterize most ...

With many of the world’s governments committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century, with well-defined milestones along the road, it is important to investigate how each sector can contribute ...

Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) bring new possibilities toward meeting demand fluctuations while, at the same time, challenges scheduling efficiency. This paper presents a novel approach that, for the scheduling ...

This work presents a framework to assess the robustness of manufacturing systems. Robustness, which is an indicator of the system’s ability to maintain its desired performance in face of disturbances, is quantified considering ...

Over the years, electronic waste accumulation has been on a steep rise, parallel with the technological evolution of electrical and electronic equipment. Companies have adopted circular economy approach to overcome the ...