.... Practical implications The approach allows practitioners to pragmatically evaluate a production system’s robustness level while quickly identifying drivers, barriers and tradeoffs. Originality/value Compared to existing assessment approaches the proposed methodology is one of the first that evaluates...

.../approach The following keywords were used to explore and find the relevant articles: sustainable manufacturing evaluation, sustainability indicators, life cycle assessment, tools for sustainability assessment, and economic and social evaluation in industries. To find articles within this sample, the major...

...Swee Siong Kuik; Sev Nagalingam; Premaratne Samaranayake; Michael William McLean Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose an approach to evaluate product performance of returned products, using four key performance attributes as the basis for improving sustainability through product...

.... Design/methodology/approach Key elements determining the leanness level were identified by reviewing the relevant literature and were structured as a framework. Graph-theoretic approach (GTA) was used as the assessment methodology for its ability to evaluate the interaction between the elements...

...Juha‐Miikka Nurmilaakso; Jari Kettunen; Ilkka Seilonen This paper describes experiences gained from the implementation and evaluation of an XML‐based integration system in a real case. The prototype was designed to support electronic data exchange in a supply chain. The purpose of the prototype...

... technique when evaluating a proposal, they often cannot demonstrate the tangible benefits anticipated from their investments. This indicates that more time needs to be taken to carry out post‐implementation evaluation in order to be able to identify tangible benefits and learn from these experiences. ©...

... into the wider scope of the supply chain management, also in the light of the development of the third logistics parties, and 3. 3 the evaluation of alternatives through multi‐criteria approaches. Traditionally, decision making about vertical integration should be based on a proper evaluation...

... have to enable it to achieve success. Presents an example of a toothbrush, determines the measurable attributes required from this product and describes methods for their evaluation. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Computer assisted design Evaluation Product design Addresses how to estimate...

... and information on how CIMple is used in practice. © MCB UP Limited 1995 A method of experimentation where a model of the real or proposed system is developed and then used to evaluate the effect of alternative decisions or methods of work. The use of simulation models avoids the high cost...