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...