Abstract
Sustainability is becoming more and more important as a decision attribute in the manufacturing environment. However, quantitative metrics for all the aspects of the triple bottom line are difficult to assess. Within the present paper, the sustainability metrics are considered in tandem with other traditional manufacturing metrics such as time, flexibility, and quality and a novel framework is presented that integrates information and requirements from Computer-Aided Technologies (CAx) systems. A novel tool is outlined for considering a number of key performance indicators related to the triple bottom line when deciding the most appropriate process route. The implemented system allows the assessment of alternative process plans considering the market demands and available resources.
Highlights
Sustainability is becoming extremely relevant in all stages of the life cycle of a commodity
This paper presents and discusses a framework for assessing the impact of manufacturing This paper presents and discusses a framework for the assessing impact of manufacturing operations’
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Summary
Sustainability is becoming extremely relevant in all stages of the life cycle of a commodity. Sustainability is a broad concept which has been adopted to reflect the need for civilization to work within its own means and to use the resources and products in a manner that does not affect the quality and well-being of future generations [2] It is characterized by the “triple bottom line”, i.e., the need for sustaining and even reconciliating environmental, social, and economic demands. The goal of sustainable social growth is to improve the rights and capabilities of individuals to lead lives that they have cause to admire, without undermining the capacity of future generations to fulfill their own human welfare needs Such reconciliation cannot be accomplished without more effective solutions and technology which, in part, must be supported by manufacturing.
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