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A Unit Manufacturing Process Characterization Methodology and Supporting Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing Assessment

Creator:

Garretson, Ian C.

Abstract:

Manufacturing industry drives economic activity and growth around the world, but manufacturing activities consume large amounts of material, energy, and labor resources. Therefore, the impacts of manufacturing need to be accounted for and reduced. Direct benefits of manufacturing are products and income, which, in turn, influence the lives of people...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Integrated Manufacturing Process and System Analysis to Assist Sustainable Product Design

Creator:

Raoufi, Kamyar

Abstract:

Product development in the 21st century requires integrating sustainability performance evaluation with product design and manufacturing activities. A variety of factors, including climate change, public awareness, and increasingly strict regulations have compelled companies to design and manufacture more sustainable products. While the design phase typically accounts for only 5-7% of...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
An information modeling framework and desktop application to compose unit manufacturing process models for sustainable manufacturing assessment

Creator:

Smullin, Matteo M.

Abstract:

The demand from consumers for more sustainable products, and the need to comply with government regulations motivates manufacturers to evaluate their operations for opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve economic competitiveness. Manufacturers have actively improved the sustainability performance of their products through the use of sustainability assessment methods and...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis