Abstract
We derived a promising approach to reducing the energy consumption necessary in manufacturing processes from the combination of management methodologies and Industry 4.0 technologies. Based on a literature review and experts’ opinions, this work contributes to the efficient use of energy in batch production processes combining the analysis of the overall equipment effectiveness with the study of variables managed by cyber-physical production systems. Starting from the analysis of loss cause identification, we propose a method that obtains quantitative data about energy losses during the execution of batch processes. The contributions of this research include the acquisition of precise information about energy losses and the improvement of value co-creation practices so that energy consumption can be reduced in manufacturing processes. Decision-makers can use the findings to start a virtuous process aiming at carbon footprint and energy costs reductions while ensuring production goals are met.
Highlights
Sustainability is an important topic for people, industry, and government, so a key objective in human development is ensuring sustainable development due to social, economic, and environmental concerns
We focused on energy efficiency in the context of mechanical industries, considering the contribution of Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) analysis, Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber-physical production systems (CPPSs) to achieve energy savings
In addition to the availability, quality, and performance covered by the OEE, the overall environmental equipment effectiveness (OEEE) incorporates the concept of sustainability based on the calculated environmental impact of the complete product life cycle, allowing sustainability to be integrated into business decisions
Summary
Sustainability is an important topic for people, industry, and government, so a key objective in human development is ensuring sustainable development due to social, economic, and environmental concerns. In general, a challenging and complex undertaking, involving factors such as technology and engineering, economics, environmental stewardship, health, and welfare [2] of people and the communities in which they live and work, social desires, and government strategies, and procedures and policies [3] In this sense, organizations like the European Union (EU) have implemented several policies, strategies, and actions toward achieving a sustainable economy in fields like energy efficiency and renewable resources [4]. One of the key characteristics of Industry 4.0 is the digitization of manufacturing processes This transformation can offer solutions for energy saving, for example, through the optimization or replacement of specific technologies and the application of new software tools that offer energy optimization functionality or adaptations in the business processes [18]. The discussion about the findings and future work closes the paper
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