Table 1

VSM 4.0 driven strategies to tackle NVA activities

CodeStrategiesReferences
S1RFID for real-time tracking of productsDenuwara et al. (2019) 
S2QR code scanning for product tracking and resource optimizationKutschera and Crowell (2024) 
S3IoT for smart manufacturing and SC transparencyMaizi and Bendavid (2021) 
S4JIT for synchronizing production process and minimizing inventory wasteAlzuod and Al-Odeh (2024) 
S5Rapid prototyping, waste reduction, and shortening production cycles through additive manufacturingMarques (2019) 
S6Streamlining the cutting process through auto-cutting for precision cutting and fabric waste reductionMehrin et al. (2022) 
S7Efficient design testing and fit accuracy through virtual simulationWang (2024) 
S8Enabling centralized database management by ERPNaser et al. (2021) 
S9Real-time tracking and counterfeit prevention through smart packagingAl-Qahtani et al. (2022) 
S10Automated guided vehicle for efficient material handlingUz Zaman et al. (2021) 
S11Applied ergonomics concept for decreasing the risk of injurySakib et al. (2024) 
S12SMED for reducing changeover timeToki et al. (2023) 
S13Big data analytics for demand forecasting for proper inventory managementBanica and Hagiu (2016) 
S14Scalability and real-time data collaboration through cloud computingDamodaram (2010) 
S15Enhancing workplace organization and safety by streamlining 5SMridha et al. (2020) 

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