Approach to Analyse Sustainable Manufacturing Performance at the Production Line and Plant level

Abstract

The next step in the evolution of manufacturing will be the implementation of flexible, scalable systems that produce a product in the most favorable environment using the best available tools, techniques, and resources to achieve significant cost savings, increased productivity, and long-term benefits. Through a review of relevant literature and a series of case studies, this study assessed the efficiency of sustainable manufacturing at the plant and line levels.The study's basis was the influence of economic, social, and environmental aspects on manufacturing sustainability. Discussions on the fundamental approaches for analysing the performance of sustainable manufacturing at various production levels had taken place throughout the research. This study also extensively analysed the approaches currently used to analyse sustainable manufacturing performance, and it explored and examined the challenges encountered. These approaches are addressed in this study through a case study of a recycle-friendly automotive aluminium alloy business and production of carbonated bottled drinks. The framework is then used to suggest a thorough set of approaches for analysing sustainable manufacturing at the plant and production line levels.