Purpose: This study examines the operational and business challenges associated with rice straw management, focusing on sustainable alternatives to traditional burning methods. The research identifies key barriers and potential solutions for effective rice straw utilization within the Valencian...

Purpose: This paper presents a theoretical framework for AI oversight and examines the key dimensions used by operational managers to define their oversight activities for AI applications. Design/methodology/approach: The research combines a theoretical and qualitative approach. The theoretical...

Purpose: This research aims to implement Lean Manufacturing (LM) techniques and tools (T&T) in a retail distribution center located in Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay, targeting waste reduction and efficiency improvements in fresh and frozen product (FFP) handling to reduce long lead times....

This study aims to evaluate the adequacy of existing I4.0 maturity models in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in an under-industrialized region and comprehensively assess the extent to which these scales reflect the specific conditions of SMEs using a mixed-methods approach.This...

Integrating lean principles into supply chain (SC) management has gained significant attention, but the emphasis on sustainability remains limited. This study addresses this gap by introducing a comprehensive Supply Chain Value Stream Mapping (SC-VSM) framework to enhance sustainability...

Purpose: Efficient scheduling in Operating Rooms (ORs) is essential for optimizing corresponding costs and enhancing customer satisfaction in healthcare systems.Design/methodology/approach: Conventional static scheduling methods rely on fixed historical surgery times and often lead to...

Airlines are frequently confronted with disruptions that interfere with their flight operations, resulting in revenue losses and unsustainable performance. While information sharing is an important approach to mitigate airline disruptions, the industry is still characterized by technology...