Abstract
This work deals with a comparison between electroplating and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finishing technologies applied in the fashion industry, with a special focus on their environmental impacts. The goal of this work is to present and validate a Decision Support System (DSS) allowing companies to identify, through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis, which of the two types of finishing processes is more suitable in comparison with specific KPIs. After an investigation on the literature and an industrial background regarding the two technologies, the model and, in particular, the sequence of activities that were conducted, are presented. Since LCA is an articulated process, requiring specific and adequate skills that are often unavailable within companies operating in this specific sector, a tool that facilitates LCA execution is a requisite. This tool, though potential publicity will facilitate the adoption of these approaches and sustainability as a driver in the selection of different production process strategies.
Highlights
Industry: Perspectives and Scenarios.Fashion is characterized by short lead times; low volumes; high volatility; low predictability; high impulse purchasing; and high variance, either in terms of different StookingKeeping Units (SKUs) or in terms of color variety per StookingKeeping Units (SKUs)
Starting from a comparison between galvanic and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finishing technologies and the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis methodology, we developed a tool able to quantify the environmental impact of different metal accessory supply chains
This tool permits us to conduct an LCA analysis focused on the comparison between galvanic and PVD finishing processes, easy to comprehend even for companies that do not have the related in-depth knowledge
Summary
Keeping Units (SKUs) or in terms of color variety per SKU. Different varieties are realized by changing the colors of the raw material and components, rendering the finishing process a crucial aspect of the production process. As reported since the publication of [1], fashion products need to represent the mood of the moment and, the selling period is very short and seasonal, measured in months or even weeks. Demand for these products is rarely stable or linear, being influenced by external factors such as the weather, clientele, etc. Fashion represents one of the most important industries worldwide
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