1. Concepts and Fundamentals of Sustainable Manufacturing, Triple Bottom Line Approach. 2. Sustainable Manufacturing Tools -- Environmental Conscious QFD. 3. Sustainable Manufacturing Tools -- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). 4. Life Cycle Impact Assessment Methods -- CML, EI95, EI99 Methods. 5....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to benchmark the assessment approaches of agility in a manufacturing organization. Design/methodology/approach – The criteria for agility assessment were identified comprehensively based on literature review. The agility assessment was done using Multi...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a study that is focused on application of fuzzy logic and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) approaches for leanness evaluation in an Indian small- and medium-size enterprise (SME). Design/methodology/approach Lean manufacturing concepts...

Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to depict a study on analysis of barriers to lean adoption in fabrication industry using interpretive structural modelling (ISM). Design/methodology/approach: From the literature review, 22 barriers to lean adoption in fabrication industry have been...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the readiness factors for Industry 4.0 deployment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using complex proportionality assessment (COPRAS) methodology. Design/methodology/approach: Industry 4.0 is vital for ensuring manufacturing...

Purpose: The concept of sustainable manufacturing has been adopted by manufacturing organizations to develop eco-friendlier products and processes. In recent times, industries are progressing toward Industry 4.0 (I4.0). Guided with smart intelligent devices, I4.0 can possibly decrease excess...

Purpose: The cost of providing healthcare is spiralling up in recent times. On the one hand, patients expect the highest quality of service, while on the other hand, the managers of the healthcare services want to minimise the total operating expenses. Hence, healthcare organisations implement...

Purpose: To develop a structural model based on Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach to analyse the barriers to integration of Lean with Industry 4.0. Design/methodology/approach: Integrated lean and I4.0 is essential for optimising customer value, rapid product design and redesign...

Purpose: The objective of the study is to identify and analyse drivers of smart manufacturing using integrated grey-based approaches. The analysis facilitates industry practitioners in the identification of preference of drivers through which smart manufacturing can be implemented. These...