Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Steffen Roth Author-X-Name-First: Steffen Author-X-Name-Last: Roth Title: The cash is in the medium, not in the machine: toward the golden moments of 3D printing Abstract: Since 3D printing technology has been available as early as in the early 19th century, the present article start from the question why this radical and probably disruptive technology has been observed as only incremental innovation for so long a time. In answering this question, we assume that this incrementalisation of the supposed key to the next industrial revolution occurred due to circumstances that complicated and complexed the observation, with the most important of which being that 3D printers do not print on the medium, but rather print the medium, which emerges as form. In this article, this paradox is unfolded in the form of a form-theoretical theory statement on the inherently paradox nature of observation, subsequent to which 3D printing can be observed as both form and medium. In exploring this paradox, we will show that suppliers of 3D printing solutions currently try to sell 3D printing as form, whereas demanders observe 3D printing as medium. In focusing the latter side of the distinction, we finally suggest that the key to successful 3D printing business models will be in solutions that relate observations of the technological multifunctionality of 3D printing to a social multifunctionality lens. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 5-15 Issue: 1 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: 3D printing; form theory; golden moment; technology marketing; George Spencer Brown; Niklas Luhmann. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89463 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:1:p:5-15 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jari Kaivo-oja Author-X-Name-First: Jari Author-X-Name-Last: Kaivo-oja Author-Name: Toni Ahlqvist Author-X-Name-First: Toni Author-X-Name-Last: Ahlqvist Author-Name: Osmo Kuusi Author-X-Name-First: Osmo Author-X-Name-Last: Kuusi Author-Name: Risto Linturi Author-X-Name-First: Risto Author-X-Name-Last: Linturi Author-Name: Steffen Roth Author-X-Name-First: Steffen Author-X-Name-Last: Roth Title: New industrial platforms and radical technology foresight: the case of 3D printing in Finland and Europe Abstract: This article presents futures oriented analyses of 3D printing, which are based on technology foresight study performed in Finland in 2013. The methodological framework of the Finnish technology foresight study is shortly introduced and explained in this article. The analysis reflects current discussion about 3D printing technology options in Finland, as is reflected in report of Linturi et al. (2013, 2014). The analyses of 3D printing provided in this article are also linked to broader international and European context. TechCast study (Halal, 2013) and FutMan scenarios of JRC (Geyer et al., 2003a, 2003b) are elaborated. The analyses reveal several emerging aspects and bottlenecks of 3D printing and new industrial revolution. The emerging aspects are related to the rise of new technological possibilities and new production processes. The bottlenecks include issues such as lacking capacities and competencies of industrial actors in adopting new technological solutions, uncertainties in the efficiency and performance of 3D printing solutions, problematic of wider societal transition, and potential risks potentially generated by 3D printing systems and technologies. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 65-84 Issue: 1 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: 3D printing; manufacturing; industrial scenarios; technology foresight; radical technological solutions; innovation policy; innovation management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89464 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:1:p:65-84 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Letizia Mortara Author-X-Name-First: Letizia Author-X-Name-Last: Mortara Author-Name: Nicolas Parisot Author-X-Name-First: Nicolas Author-X-Name-Last: Parisot Title: How do fab-spaces enable entrepreneurship? Case studies of 'makers' - entrepreneurs Abstract: Fabrication spaces (fab-spaces), such as TechShops or Fab Labs, provide access to sophisticated digital manufacturing technologies to individuals. They could be a new institutional context which influences entrepreneurial behaviour. To understand how this might happen, we used a grounded approach to examine the experience of eight individuals who have benefitted from fab-spaces to push forward their entrepreneurial ventures. This examination led to the development of new hypotheses regarding the potential role of fab-spaces in the entrepreneurial journey. In particular, it has emerged that fab-spaces might affect the entry phase of a new venture by lowering the 'perception of performance' threshold. Fab-spaces also affect post-entry barriers, as they provide an opportunity to entrepreneurs for fast learning, and consequently, to establish effective routines. However, this paper also shows how these positive effects might be moderated by fab-spaces' institutional setup, chiefly their location and cultural characteristics. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 16-42 Issue: 1 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: Fab Labs; makespace; hackerspaces; TechShops; fabrication spaces; makers; peer production; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; barriers to entrepreneurship; crowdfunding; knowledge intensive business services; incubators. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89465 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:1:p:16-42 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Luca Beltrametti Author-X-Name-First: Luca Author-X-Name-Last: Beltrametti Author-Name: Angelo Gasparre Author-X-Name-First: Angelo Author-X-Name-Last: Gasparre Title: Industrial 3D printing in Italy Abstract: This paper aims at providing a comprehensive outlook on the economic and organisational rationale of 3D printing technologies and their implications for innovation in the Italian manufacturing industry. Despite its limited impact on the industrial world, the idea of printing actual 3D objects has clearly captured the popular imagination; 3D printing is often linked to 'big changes' or to sometimes indefinite industrial revolutions in progress because it is considered that 3D printing will eventually enable 'mass customisation'. None of the most significant actual applications of AM in Italian manufacturing, however, suggests that any real 'manufacturing revolution' has started or can be foreseen in the near future for consumer goods. For these AM is neither competitive today, nor can it be made so in the future, unless some sort of technological quantum leap occurs. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 43-64 Issue: 1 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: 3D printing; rapid prototyping; additive manufacturing; Italy; aerospace; biomedical; automotive; jewellery; designed for additive. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=89467 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:1:p:43-64 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Bo Lu Author-X-Name-First: Bo Author-X-Name-Last: Lu Author-Name: Han Qiao Author-X-Name-First: Han Author-X-Name-Last: Qiao Author-Name: Yuzhe Zhao Author-X-Name-First: Yuzhe Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao Author-Name: Xianfei Yang Author-X-Name-First: Xianfei Author-X-Name-Last: Yang Author-Name: Guowei Hua Author-X-Name-First: Guowei Author-X-Name-Last: Hua Author-Name: Xiaoxu Zhang Author-X-Name-First: Xiaoxu Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang Title: Economic evaluation on container shipping route selection Abstract: The competition between each attractive container cargo port has been increasing drastically. Every port is striving to maintain the competitive edge and provide satisfactory services. This paper will provide an economic evaluation model which corresponds to the change of transshipment cargo volume of neighbour ports in North East Asia. The model, which classifies to Route 1 and Route 2, figures out an economic evaluation of the sea route, both routes hypothesise the Busan Port as a starting point. Basing on this model, it can generate an important data for deciding sea routes and calling ports of the shipping companies. Moreover, the shipping companies could improve a more efficient route and the related government authority or operational institution of each country could figure out the threshold of feeder cargo volume through this economic method. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 85-101 Issue: 2 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: shipping sea route; container transshipment cargo; economy evaluation model. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=90059 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:2:p:85-101 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Lamia Hammadi Author-X-Name-First: Lamia Author-X-Name-Last: Hammadi Author-Name: Abdellah Ait Ouahman Author-X-Name-First: Abdellah Ait Author-X-Name-Last: Ouahman Author-Name: Eduardo Souza De Cursi Author-X-Name-First: Eduardo Souza De Author-X-Name-Last: Cursi Author-Name: Aomar Ibourk Author-X-Name-First: Aomar Author-X-Name-Last: Ibourk Title: An approach based on FMECA methodology for a decision support tool for managing risk in customs supply chain: a case study Abstract: Risks such as smuggling of drugs, smuggling of weapons and commercial fraud highlighted the vulnerability of the customs supply chain. Therefore, their economic, political and social impacts are highly detrimental to the countries, businesses and to the public. Risk management plays a major role in mastering safety in a proactive manner. For this reason, customs supply chain, faced with these risks, requires specific and adequate responses such as techniques, attitudes and strategies for risk management. This paper aims to set up a new concept 'customs supply chain', and design a specification of this concept by establishing the conceptual, structural and functional aspects of customs supply chain. This paper also deals with a new approach for managing risks in customs supply chain based on failure modes effects criticality analysis (FMECA method). Such new approach aims to not only determine the key critical risks using criticality as a risk indicator, but also recommend the best possible solutions to manage these particular risks. Hence, by the implementation of our step by step approach in Moroccan customs supply chain as an application context, the effectiveness of our risk management approach as a tool for decision making is fitted and validated on the entire risk typologies in customs context. Moreover, the findings of our case study provide a general framework to better manage risks in customs supply chain. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 102-123 Issue: 2 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: risk; risk management; failure mode effects and criticality analysis; FMECA; customs supply chain; CSC; Moroccan customs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=90060 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:2:p:102-123 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Guangdong Wu Author-X-Name-First: Guangdong Author-X-Name-Last: Wu Title: Coordinated decision making on inter-organisational knowledge innovation of project-based supply chain Abstract: Considering the coordinated decision making on inter-organisational knowledge innovation of project-based supply chain, this paper analysed the coordinated decision making on knowledge innovation made between the owner and the contractor based on game theory under three scenarios: Nash non-cooperative game, Stackelberg game and coordination game. The results showed that under the coordination and cooperation model, both the effort level of the owner and the contractor and the total project value-adding are higher than those under non-cooperative condition. When reasonable allocation plan for residual project value-adding exists, the net profit of the owner and contractor is improved compared with that under non-cooperative game. This paper aims at providing a reliable decision and theoretical direction for project-based supply chain knowledge cooperation innovation, thus to achieve project value-adding. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 124-138 Issue: 2 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: project-based supply chain; knowledge innovation; coordinated decision making. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=90061 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:2:p:124-138 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Liaqat Ali Author-X-Name-First: Liaqat Author-X-Name-Last: Ali Author-Name: Iffat S. Chaudhry Author-X-Name-First: Iffat S. Author-X-Name-Last: Chaudhry Title: Analysing seasonal variation and forecasting the output of beverage industry in Pakistan using Demetra+ Abstract: The study analyses the seasonal variation and forecasts the output of the beverage industry in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province of Pakistan, using a seven-year (month-wise) data from July 2007 to April 2014. Tramo Seats version of Demetra+ software has been used on log-transformed data with the distinct feature of automatic model identification to capture seasonal differences in output of the beverage industry in KPK. Results suggest wider fluctuations in the original series as compared to seasonal adjusted series which was mainly due to seasonal component in the time series instead of the irregular component; thus, confirming the principle of canonical decomposition of the data set in question. Results of non-parametric tests revealed a strong and stable seasonality pattern in the output of the beverage industry. Further, a significant difference between original and seasonal adjusted series has also been observed in the output. The results have implications for policy planners both at micro as well as macro level. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 139-161 Issue: 2 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: beverage industry; forecasting; seasonality; Demetra+; Tramo Seats; Pakistan. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=90063 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:2:p:139-161 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Guanglan Zhou Author-X-Name-First: Guanglan Author-X-Name-Last: Zhou Author-Name: Li Si Author-X-Name-First: Li Author-X-Name-Last: Si Author-Name: Yutao Mo Author-X-Name-First: Yutao Author-X-Name-Last: Mo Author-Name: Jun Hu Author-X-Name-First: Jun Author-X-Name-Last: Hu Title: The effect on the growth and evolution model of logistics symbiosphere Abstract: With the fast development of industrial internet, big data, cloud computing technology, these applications continue to improve the environment of e-commerce which has become a new corporate business activity. In this e-logistics environment, many businesses and companies must form an ecosystem to seek survival and development, which has interdependent, collaborative and innovative relationships. This article will adopt the symbiosis theory to build symbiotic circle model. By solving the planning model, it draws the conclusion that the logistics service providers must follow the differential route in development in line with prominent features. Through an accurate positioning of market requirements, it could achieve the standard profit maximisation. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 162-175 Issue: 2 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: e-commerce ecosystem; fourth party logistics service providers; symbiosis theory; symbiosis model. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=90064 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:2:p:162-175 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Y. Ech-Charqy Author-X-Name-First: Y. Author-X-Name-Last: Ech-Charqy Author-Name: H. Gziri Author-X-Name-First: H. Author-X-Name-Last: Gziri Author-Name: M. Essahli Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Essahli Title: A modified Monte Carlo method to study the performance of the roughness models Abstract: Several empirical and mathematical models have been proposed to predict the surface roughness, but they are more or less effective in determining an approximate value to the real one, especially when we worked in a specific constraint that can cause errors in results. Hence, it is necessary to use an efficient method to determinate the more performance model, and to minimise the error range. In this work, we will propose a method modified of Monte Carlo algorithm (MMC) with an output Boolean signal and a performance ratio (PR) to study the performance of surface roughness models under specified constraints. It is a powerful and simple strategy based on Monte Carlo algorithm, which determine the possibility of finding the desired roughness values in a specified range, choosing the most efficient model to minimise inadequate results to our predicting values. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 176-188 Issue: 2 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: methodology; model performance; modified Monte Carlo; MMC; performance algorithm; roughness; super-finishing. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=90065 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:2:p:176-188 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Amjad Khalili Author-X-Name-First: Amjad Author-X-Name-Last: Khalili Author-Name: Md Yusof Ismail Author-X-Name-First: Md Yusof Author-X-Name-Last: Ismail Author-Name: A.N.M. Karim Author-X-Name-First: A.N.M. Author-X-Name-Last: Karim Author-Name: Mohd Radzi Che Daud Author-X-Name-First: Mohd Radzi Che Author-X-Name-Last: Daud Title: A conceptual framework linking LM, TQM, QMS, and EMS practices with the SP: assessment of responses from managers of some Malaysian industries Abstract: This paper presents a qualitative study for exploring the applicability of a proposed model consisting of a few important operations management (OM) practices by the verbatim responses gathered from some managers engaged in Malaysian industries. The OM practices which include lean manufacturing (LM), total quality management (TQM), environmental management system (EMS), and quality management system (QMS) are assessed for their relations to sustainable performance (SP). Studies conducted to assess such an integrated model involving the stated initiatives are rarely available especially from Malaysian perspective. A semi-structured interview protocol was developed and examined by academics to ensure its validity. Fifteen diverse managers from five manufacturing industries were interviewed. Findings from the thematic analysis indicate that managers in the manufacturing sector are adequately aware of these practices, understand the postulated benefits, and these practices are aligned with the OM theories. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 191-214 Issue: 3 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: assessment; applicability; thematic; qualitative; interview; Malaysia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91756 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:3:p:191-214 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Piyush Jaiswal Author-X-Name-First: Piyush Author-X-Name-Last: Jaiswal Author-Name: Amaresh Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Amaresh Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Title: Prioritisation of barriers in implementation of green manufacturing in Indian SMEs through integrated grey-DEMATEL approach Abstract: The issue of global warming has gained significant attention because of expeditious industrial growth of developing nations and their small and medium enterprises (SMEs) not adopting modern manufacturing strategy like green manufacturing (GM). It is well-known that adoption of GM can enhance environmental performance. However, there are some potential barriers which oppose the implementation of GM. In order to eliminate these critical barriers, prioritisation is highly requisite. So, this paper aims to prioritise the potential barriers and categorise them into cause and effect groups also divulging their interrelationships by employing integrated grey-decision making trial and evaluation laboratory approach. Findings of present study shows that high implementation cost and insufficient return on investment is the most critical barrier and lack of top management commitment exhibits maximum correlation with other barriers. This study provides important insight for manager of SMEs to develop better decision making strategies to become more environmental friendly. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 215-236 Issue: 3 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: barriers; green manufacturing; grey-DEMATEL; Indian SMEs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91758 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:3:p:215-236 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Amiruddin Ahamat Author-X-Name-First: Amiruddin Author-X-Name-Last: Ahamat Author-Name: Syed Zamberi Ahmad Author-X-Name-First: Syed Zamberi Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad Author-Name: Rohaini Binti K. Mohd Author-X-Name-First: Rohaini Binti K. Author-X-Name-Last: Mohd Title: An empirical investigation on Malaysians' green purchasing behaviour Abstract: Although global environmental issues have been an important research topic for several decades, very little research has focused on consumer demand for environmentally friendly products in developing countries. Compared to consumers within developed economies, Asian consumers have far less awareness of environmental sustainability. Therefore, the objective of this country specific research is to examine the factors that influence the purchasing behaviour of Malaysian consumers with respect to green products. The conceptual framework and the development of hypotheses are grounded in related literature. This paper has examined four independent variables related to consumer behaviour: price sensitivity, green advertising, environmental awareness and the faith placed in green products. A survey questionnaire was directly administered to 200 consumers visiting various hypermarkets and supermarkets in a southern state of the country. The findings revealed that all four factors have a positive effect on the green purchasing behaviour of consumers. Theoretical and managerial implications, limitations, and opportunities for future research were discussed. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 237-254 Issue: 3 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: green product; green consumer; purchase behaviour; attitudes; developing country; Malaysia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91759 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:3:p:237-254 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M.P. Sreekanth Author-X-Name-First: M.P. Author-X-Name-Last: Sreekanth Author-Name: Rajesh Ranganathan Author-X-Name-First: Rajesh Author-X-Name-Last: Ranganathan Author-Name: C. Vivek Author-X-Name-First: C. Author-X-Name-Last: Vivek Title: Energy effectiveness achieved by orienting prototype of a laparoscopic instrument handle using polyjet additive manufacturing technology Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM) technology can be considered as an answer to energy effective system as it is capable of reducing manufacturing time. In this research, an attempt is made to find the best among the 64 orientations, which gives minimum energy and material consumption using polyjet AM technology. This study provides an additional benefit to AM towards further reduction of product lead time to market. Orientations 0-0-0, 0-0-30 and 0-0-45 have been slightly higher build time comparing to 0-0-90. Imparting maximum strength to the build parts, 0-0-0 is selected as preferred orientation and build mode as high speed, which consumes 1.05 kWh of energy. This paper provides an outline for a possible way to energy-efficient manufacturing method, and it is recommended that orientations 0-0-0 and 0-0-45 can be used for auto orienting the part in any AM machines. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 255-269 Issue: 3 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: additive manufacturing; polyjet; energy effectiveness; material consumption; orientation; laparoscopic instrument handle. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91760 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:3:p:255-269 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Irena Descubes Author-X-Name-First: Irena Author-X-Name-Last: Descubes Author-Name: Tom McNamara Author-X-Name-First: Tom Author-X-Name-Last: McNamara Author-Name: Tony Cragg Author-X-Name-First: Tony Author-X-Name-Last: Cragg Title: Recycling waste and upcycling people: a new type of environmentally-motivated social enterprise strategy Abstract: With the use of a case study methodology, the socially responsible enterprise La Feuille d'Erable, based in north-west France, was analysed based upon the framework proposed by Boons and Lüdeke-Freund (2013). Within an overarching green management philosophy, this firm incorporates a program for the integration of socially and economically excluded people into a recycling and upcycling business activity. Our findings suggest that success for social enterprises, that combine the dual aims of green production and inclusion of hitherto disadvantaged groups, under the banner of corporate social responsibility, is linked to several clearly identified factors. The previously proposed typology (Vickers and Lyon, 2014) of environmentally-motivated social enterprises' strategies is amended. Guidelines and insights are offered to managers who may wish to implement socially responsible human resource management (SRHRM) techniques in their own organisations. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 270-296 Issue: 3 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: socially responsible human resource management; SRHRM; green social economy; GSE; social enterprises; waste recycling; social inclusion. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91761 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:3:p:270-296 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Haitem Fargani Author-X-Name-First: Haitem Author-X-Name-Last: Fargani Author-Name: Wai Ming Cheung Author-X-Name-First: Wai Ming Author-X-Name-Last: Cheung Author-Name: Reaz Hasan Author-X-Name-First: Reaz Author-X-Name-Last: Hasan Title: Ranking of factors that underlie the drivers of sustainable manufacturing based on their variation in a sample of UK manufacturing plants Abstract: The trend towards environmental sustainability has encouraged research to explore this new area in manufacturing. Part of the research effort is directed at identifying the drivers of this new development to understand how it is impacting traditional manufacturing. Research so far, however, represents merely the tip of the iceberg of a very complex phenomenon. A deeper understanding of the factors affecting these drivers is lacking. This study, therefore, aims to identify factors that support some sustainability drivers. This study has identified four key drivers and the factors that underlie them. Ten underlying factors are analysed by conducting statistical tests that show their variation in a sample of manufacturing companies. These factors are then ranked according to their variation in the sample. The novelty of this study is its attempt to provide deeper knowledge of what influence the strength of sustainability drivers. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 297-311 Issue: 3 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: sustainable manufacturing; statistical analysis; variation control; environmental management; sustainability drivers; operations management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=91762 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:3:p:297-311 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A.A. Dounde Author-X-Name-First: A.A. Author-X-Name-Last: Dounde Author-Name: Chandrakant Y. Seemikeri Author-X-Name-First: Chandrakant Y. Author-X-Name-Last: Seemikeri Author-Name: S.G. Kamthe Author-X-Name-First: S.G. Author-X-Name-Last: Kamthe Title: Optimisation of shot peening process for AISI 4140H forged connecting rod using MADM techniques Abstract: Shot peening is a process that set up compressive residual stresses on the surface of component and alters its mechanical properties, which depends on proper selection of peening parameters. Manufacturer is always in demand to improve productivity and reduce cost. The attempt of this paper is to optimise shot peening process parameters by various multiple attribute decision making (MADM) techniques such as TOPSIS, GRA, SAW and desirability approach. In the present investigation shot mix, exposure time and shot flow rate are considered as input process parameters whereas surface roughness and compressive residual stresses are considered as response variables. MADM techniques suggest that, shot flow rate of 21 amp and exposure time of 120 sec are optimum setting of peening parameters. The analysis will be useful for process planning to decide the peening parameters for best combination of performance characteristics. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 316-335 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: compressive residual stress; CRS; design of experiment; DOE; multiple attribute decision making; MADM; shot peening. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93341 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:316-335 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: M. Varatharajulu Author-X-Name-First: M. Author-X-Name-Last: Varatharajulu Author-Name: G. Jayaprakash Author-X-Name-First: G. Author-X-Name-Last: Jayaprakash Author-Name: N. Baskar Author-X-Name-First: N. Author-X-Name-Last: Baskar Author-Name: R. Narayanasamy Author-X-Name-First: R. Author-X-Name-Last: Narayanasamy Title: Experimental investigation and multi objective optimisation of Duplex 2304 drilling operation using evolutionary algorithm Abstract: This paper deals with identification of optimal input parameters of Duplex 2304 in drilling operation using evolutionary algorithm. The influence of the spindle speed and the feed rate on thrust force, torque, drilling time, burr height, burr thickness, roundness and roughness have been investigated and a mathematical model has been proposed in the present work. Contour graphs are used to study the effect of drilling parameters on the various objectives of the experimental investigation. The response of material behaviour with respect to the given input has been analysed in order to understand the deeds. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to identify the significant drilling parameters on their performance characteristics. The developed regression model is in good agreement with the present experimental results. Further spindle speed and feed rate were optimised as 539.47253 rpm and 0.03828 mm/rev. respectively through genetic algorithm (GA) in order to minimise the responses. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 336-357 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: drilling processes; regression analysis; Duplex; thrust force; roughness; evolutionary algorithm. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93349 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:336-357 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Juan Tang Author-X-Name-First: Juan Author-X-Name-Last: Tang Author-Name: Bang-yi Li Author-X-Name-First: Bang-yi Author-X-Name-Last: Li Author-Name: Zhi Liu Author-X-Name-First: Zhi Author-X-Name-Last: Liu Title: Predicting bottlenecks in manufacturing shops through capacity and demand observations from multiple perspectives Abstract: Uncertain factors in modern multi-variety and small-lot manufacturing make it extremely challenging to optimise and control the production process. Researchers propose a bottleneck-based optimisation method to reduce perplexity and enhance optimisation. Detecting bottlenecks is a crucial first step in this method and its accuracy has great impacts on production optimisation. This study proposes an independent bottleneck degree to describe the probability of a manufacturing cell becoming a system bottleneck, and model it using capacity and demand observations from the perspectives of capability, quality, and cost. Based on the independent bottleneck degree, we design a closed-loop multi-bottleneck prediction method, which can solve the responsibility cognisance problem resulting from correlation among manufacturing cells. Therefore, it can predict bottlenecks, especially multiple bottlenecks, accurately compared to existing methods. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 358-380 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: bottleneck; independent bottleneck degree; bottleneck responsibility; closed-loop prediction. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93352 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:358-380 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Shiba Narayan Sahu Author-X-Name-First: Shiba Narayan Author-X-Name-Last: Sahu Author-Name: Narayan Chandra Nayak Author-X-Name-First: Narayan Chandra Author-X-Name-Last: Nayak Title: Multi-objective optimisation of EDM process using ANN integrated with NSGA-II algorithm Abstract: Simultaneous optimisation of each selected parameter in case of EDM process is difficult. As a result, modelling and optimisation of EDM process has been emerged as a prominent research area. This paper presents an artificial intelligent approach for process modelling and optimisation of A2 steel using EDM. In this investigation, appropriate manufacturing conditions, optimal MRR and TWR are focussed. Initially, process modelling of MRR and TWR of A2 steel using EDM has been performed by ANN. Then, NSGA-II has been implemented to find out the best trade-ups between the two conflicting response parameters MRR and TWR. Maximum MRR is achieved at upper bound parameter settings of <i>Ip</i> and <i>Tau</i> and lower bound parameter settings of <i>Ton</i> and <i>V</i>. Again, optimum TWR can be achieved by the lower bound parameter settings of <i>Ip</i> and <i>Tau</i>, upper bound of <i>V</i>, and the middle of the machining range of <i>Ton</i>. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 381-395 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: electro-discharge machining; EDM; artificial neural network; ANN; genetic algorithm; GA; multi-objective optimisation; MOO; tool wear rate; TWR; material removal rate; MRR. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93356 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:381-395 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kailash Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Kailash Author-Name: Rajeev Kumar Saha Author-X-Name-First: Rajeev Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Saha Author-Name: Sanjeev Goyal Author-X-Name-First: Sanjeev Author-X-Name-Last: Goyal Title: Benchmarking framework for internal supply chain management: a case study for comparative analysis Abstract: The objective of this research work is to develop a benchmarking frame work for internal supply chain management (ISCM). The working steps of benchmarking framework can be explained by a functional activity flow chart. Timely regulation of benchmarking framework should be helpful for optimising the existing internal supply chain process. A case study is used to gather the relevant data information from industrial experts, advisors, supervisors and academics experts. The aim of authors is to evaluate ROI of top two heavy fabrication construction equipment's manufacturing industries. The optimisation of ROI has done by identifying problems of ISCM and taking appropriate corrective measures to rectifying them. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 412-429 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: internal supply chain management; ISCM; benchmarking; return on investment; ROI. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93357 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:412-429 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Baoguang Bai Author-X-Name-First: Baoguang Author-X-Name-Last: Bai Author-Name: Jian Zhang Author-X-Name-First: Jian Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang Title: Quality cost model improvement based on 6σ management Abstract: 6<i>σ</i> management theory has been successfully used in the top enterprises around the world, such as Motorola and General Electronics However, a serious contradiction has found between the traditional quality cost theory and 6<i>σ</i> theory, e.g., when quality level approach to 'zero defect', total quality cost does not converge to infinite rapidly. It is contradicting with the main conclusion of traditional quality cost model. This paper optimised the traditional quality cost model with learning curve and 6<i>σ</i> management ideas. Through the continuous improvement of working processes and service quality, the first pass rate approach 100% gradually. The costs losses can be reduced greatly. The new quality cost model proposed in this paper is more suitable to the manufacturer and the modern quality concept. We also give the optimal quality level in different setting. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 396-411 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: 6σ management; quality cost model; learning curve; zero defect; optimal quality level. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93360 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:396-411 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Wenliang Bian Author-X-Name-First: Wenliang Author-X-Name-Last: Bian Author-Name: Haifeng Yang Author-X-Name-First: Haifeng Author-X-Name-Last: Yang Author-Name: Yao Sun Author-X-Name-First: Yao Author-X-Name-Last: Sun Author-Name: Yan Xie Author-X-Name-First: Yan Author-X-Name-Last: Xie Title: An inventory decision-making model considering continuous production and detection of electric energy metering device Abstract: This paper studies the inventory decision problem of power metering device under the condition of continuous production testing. Using the theory of constraints (TOC) to identify bottlenecks existing in the production test system, and then through the establishment of integer programming model, the research focuses on the initial inventory optimisation decision-making of inspection device and checked device in a week. According to the practical decision-making situations, this paper researches the in-out warehouse and vehicle scheduling constraints such as time window; under the condition of continuous operation, it optimises the total cost of inventory and vehicle scheduling. Then we use Matlab software to analyse the model, and use the Flexsim software to simulate the process of testing. In this paper, the research for inventory control of measuring centre with continuous production line provides the beneficial reference for power grid enterprises. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 430-449 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: power grid; electric energy; metering device; continuous production; detection; inventory management. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93361 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:430-449 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jie Xu Author-X-Name-First: Jie Author-X-Name-Last: Xu Author-Name: Xiru Yang Author-X-Name-First: Xiru Author-X-Name-Last: Yang Author-Name: Angus Xiao Author-X-Name-First: Angus Author-X-Name-Last: Xiao Author-Name: Lei Chen Author-X-Name-First: Lei Author-X-Name-Last: Chen Title: Optimisation strategy of online dual-channel supply chain under differentiated products Abstract: In this paper, differentiated products are its background. When manufacturers direct sales channels and retail channels are both electronic channels, this paper studies manufacturers and retailers pricing strategy about new products and inventory respectively. Taking into account the actual situation, this paper considers the three main factors that affect the utility of consumers, namely, the degree of channel preference, product discount coefficient, service sensitivity to the profit of manufacturers and online retailers, using consumer utility and game theory to build online dual-channel supply chain model, studying the optimal decision of the supply chain when considering the optimal profitability of the supply chain and the different scenarios of profit and inventory sales. Finally, the reliability of the model is verified by an example. The research of this paper can not only enrich the theoretical research of online dual-channel, but also can provide reference for the implementation of online double-channel enterprises. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 450-469 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: online dual-channel; differentiated products; price; differentiated services. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93362 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:450-469 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hongmei Chen Author-X-Name-First: Hongmei Author-X-Name-Last: Chen Author-Name: Haiju Hu Author-X-Name-First: Haiju Author-X-Name-Last: Hu Author-Name: Meimei Yang Author-X-Name-First: Meimei Author-X-Name-Last: Yang Title: Examining the causes of the 'bullwhip effect': a study of the Qinhuangdao Port's coal supply chain Abstract: Although in recent years the coal business of Qinhuangdao Port maintains relatively efficient operations, the problem of coal inventory overstock remains. The main reason of such problem is the bullwhip effect. In this study, we analysis the causes of the bullwhip effect of Qinhuangdao Port's coal supply chain and examine the relative contribution of each of the causes of the bullwhip effect. Simulation models developed by Witness are used in collecting data. A factorial design is used to measure the relative contributions of the causes of the bullwhip effect. We find that amendatory inventory is the most significant one among the causes, followed by demand forecast updating, number of echelons, information delay, transportation delay and order batching. The result shows the most seriously causes of the bullwhip effect of Qinhuangdao Port's coal supply chain and provides possible ways to mitigate the bullwhip effect. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 470-487 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: bullwhip effect; coal supply chain; Qinhuangdao Port; factorial design; witness. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93363 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:470-487 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Wenliang Bian Author-X-Name-First: Wenliang Author-X-Name-Last: Bian Author-Name: Lei Chen Author-X-Name-First: Lei Author-X-Name-Last: Chen Author-Name: Lina Chuan Author-X-Name-First: Lina Author-X-Name-Last: Chuan Author-Name: Yong Zhao Author-X-Name-First: Yong Author-X-Name-Last: Zhao Title: Selection model and algorithm of logistics corridor based on the network utility Abstract: With the development of logistics industry in China, logistics networks become increasingly important. Especially, people who manages a nation-wide or world-wide company is eager to know how to make a better decision to choose corridors in complex networks. In order to help them to solve this problem, this paper expands two concepts of centrality, the node degree centrality and the edge betweenness centrality, as the basis for further analysis. Then, the network utility is defined based on which a logistics corridor selection model is proposed. Meanwhile, this model also takes not only the corridor's travel time and construction costs but its impact on the whole network into consideration. Subsequently, a combination algorithm among Dijkstra, Floyd and the ith shortest path algorithm is developed to solve the theoretical model. In addition, a numerical experiment is provided to verify the validity of the model and algorithm. The results from this paper implicate that managers can make a balance between operational factors and strategic factors to better solve the decision making problem in logistics network development by this feasible decision making model. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 488-507 Issue: 4/5 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: logistics corridor; degree centrality; betweenness centrality; network utility. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=93364 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:4/5:p:488-507 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zahra Amin Afshar Author-X-Name-First: Zahra Amin Author-X-Name-Last: Afshar Author-Name: Safar Fazli Author-X-Name-First: Safar Author-X-Name-Last: Fazli Title: Investigating the effect of relational capital on supply chain risk and performance Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to identify the impact of relational-capital on supply chain risk and firm performance in a manufacturing environment. Drawing on social-capital theory, this research investigates whether the supply chain risk is reduced by the generation of relational capital between buyers and suppliers. However, supply chain risk has negative effect on performance, relational capital will be able to reduce and moderate this effect. This research performed based on structural equation modelling (SEM), in 134 manufacturing firms in Qazvin province industrial-parks. Collected data analysed by partial least square (PLS) method in order to evaluate the relationship between variables and their impact on each other. Empirical results confirm that there is no positive impact among trust, commitment and supply chain risk, but reliability and information exchange can impact positively and reduce the risk in supply chain, in manufacturing companies. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 517-532 Issue: 6 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: performance; relational capital; supply chain risk; SCR; trust; commitment; reliability; information exchange; industrial parks; partial least square; PLS; buyer and supplier. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95027 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:6:p:517-532 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sameh Habib Author-X-Name-First: Sameh Author-X-Name-Last: Habib Title: Performance improvement of machining parameters in electrical discharge machining process of tool steel 2714 Abstract: Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is an extremely prominent machining process among newly developed non-traditional machining techniques for difficult-to-cut materials. Though a lot of research has been done to improve the process performance, optimal selection of process parameters for the best performance measures still remains a challenge. In this work, the performance of electrical discharge machining process when cutting hot work tool steel 2714 with copper electrodes has been investigated. Orthogonal array of L<SUB align="right"><SMALL>27</SMALL></SUB> (3*4) based on the Taguchi experimental design is utilised to plan the experiments. Raw data is assessed by the analysis of variance (ANOVA) to find optimal conditions for response parameters. The main machining parameters such as pulse-on time, pulse-off time, discharge current and average machining voltage are chosen to determine the EDM response parameters such as material removal rate, surface roughness and gap size. Response tables and graphs are used to find the optimal parameter level in the EDM process. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 533-551 Issue: 6 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: electrical discharge machining; EDM; Taguchi approach; material removal rate; surface roughness; gap size. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95028 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:6:p:533-551 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sayyed Mohammad Reza Davoodi Author-X-Name-First: Sayyed Mohammad Reza Author-X-Name-Last: Davoodi Author-Name: Shahab Amelian Author-X-Name-First: Shahab Author-X-Name-Last: Amelian Title: Production and preventive maintenance rates control in a failure-prone manufacturing system using discrete event simulation and simulated annealing algorithm Abstract: Production and preventive maintenance rates control in a failure-prone manufacturing system (FPMS) was studied in the current survey. One of the most important parameters is to determine the inventory level of the buffer, because if the inventory level is low, the system is faced with shortage in time of breakdown; otherwise, holding cost will be increased. Another effective parameter is determining the time for preventive maintenance which is important to discover breakdowns before their occurrence and thus minimise the cost of corrective maintenance. The purpose of this paper was to determine the optimal production rate and time of preventive maintenance for a single-machine FPMS to minimise sum of costs of holding, shortage, corrective and preventive maintenance. The repair time and time between breakdowns have general distribution. Since the inventory level and time of preventive maintenance should be optimised simultaneously in order to obtain an optimum point, discrete event simulation and simulated annealing were used. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 552-564 Issue: 6 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: failure-prone manufacturing system; production control; simulated annealing; discrete event simulation; design of experiment; Taguchi method. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95030 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:6:p:552-564 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hong-Jun Quan Author-X-Name-First: Hong-Jun Author-X-Name-Last: Quan Author-Name: An-Yuan Jiao Author-X-Name-First: An-Yuan Author-X-Name-Last: Jiao Author-Name: Zong-Ze Li Author-X-Name-First: Zong-Ze Author-X-Name-Last: Li Author-Name: Yan Chen Author-X-Name-First: Yan Author-X-Name-Last: Chen Title: Process research of seal ring groove based on magnetic abrasive finishing Abstract: Ring groove is widely used in sealing fields, the surface quality directly impacts on the sealing effect. But the size of ring groove is generally small, traditional polishing processes are difficult to improve surface quality. Magnetic abrasive finishing (MAF) is an advanced finishing process in which the cutting force is primarily controlled by the magnetic field. In the present work, an experimental investigation has been carried out to study the 45Cr seal ring groove with three type's magnetic circuit. Based on the simulation and measured results, the layout of the magnet poles was determined, the design and manufacture of experimental device were finished. The bottom and two sides of external ring groove on the seals of a hydraulic system were synchronised finished with the experimental device. The material removal, surface roughness and surface micro-topography of the ring groove were detected after finishing. Experimental results indicated that the surface texture, burrs of the bottom and two sides were removed; the surface roughness of the three surfaces were significantly improved, and the consistency was better, their values can be reduced to Ra0.6 μm. It is suggested that MAF process can achieve on synchronise finishing the bottom and two sides of the ring groove. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 565-579 Issue: 6 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: magnetic abrasive finishing; MAF; seal ring groove; synchronise finishing; surface roughness; surface quality. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95035 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:6:p:565-579 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ashish Shrivastava Author-X-Name-First: Ashish Author-X-Name-Last: Shrivastava Author-Name: Aviral Kothari Author-X-Name-First: Aviral Author-X-Name-Last: Kothari Author-Name: Jitendra Achara Author-X-Name-First: Jitendra Author-X-Name-Last: Achara Author-Name: Mohit Kumar Author-X-Name-First: Mohit Author-X-Name-Last: Kumar Author-Name: Ramdhan Sodani Author-X-Name-First: Ramdhan Author-X-Name-Last: Sodani Title: Lean co-creation model analysis for manufacturing industries Abstract: The objective of this paper was to provide a clear relation between lean and co-creation by using concepts of lean and to demonstrate how lean concepts can be used with co-creation in industries. By secondary data relational analysis between the categories (lean, co-creation and industry), a conceptual model of 'lean co-creation' was created. The concept was further supplemented by interviews and statistical governances. From the conducted interviews, design aspects were drawn out which were highly crucial for industry, supplier and the customers. Technical, social and economic impact of activities within the industry were being questioned which enabled us to use parts of the conceptual model as a technical and analytical framework for mapping the necessary activities. The conclusions for this research are that parts of the conceptual model can be used as a framework for various industries while designing the product, process and design layouts. It is however of further investigation about its practical application since co-creation with lean in industry are highly useful at the organisational level. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 580-597 Issue: 6 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: lean manufacturing; co-creation; lean co-creation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95037 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:6:p:580-597 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Farhad Rahimi Author-X-Name-First: Farhad Author-X-Name-Last: Rahimi Author-Name: Bagher Mohammad Sadeghi Author-X-Name-First: Bagher Mohammad Author-X-Name-Last: Sadeghi Author-Name: Masoud Ahmadi Author-X-Name-First: Masoud Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmadi Title: Finite element analysis of the deformation behaviour of pure aluminium in repetitive corrugation-straightening and constrained groove pressing Abstract: Repetitive corrugation-straightening (RCS) and constrained groove pressing (CGP) are two promising severe plastic deformation techniques for sheet metallic materials. There are differences in amount of imposed plastic strain, hence, it is important to compare the deformation mode in these two techniques. In the present paper, the effect of RCS and CGP on the deformation behaviour of pure aluminium is studied. The effective parameters are analysed using finite element analysis (FEA) for one pass of deformation. The computer simulations are carried using DEFORM-3D and to verify the FEA results, a comparison with previous literatures is made. It is observed that filling ratio of the die is higher for CGP. Additionally, the deformed work-piece endured more plastic strain in CGP and the effective strain is more homogenously distributed in this technique. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 598-609 Issue: 6 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: severe plastic deformation; SPD; constrained groove pressing; CGP; repetitive corrugation and straightening; RCS; finite element analysis; FEA. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95038 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:6:p:598-609 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kedar Mallik Mantrala Author-X-Name-First: Kedar Mallik Author-X-Name-Last: Mantrala Author-Name: Ch. Srinivasa Rao Author-X-Name-First: Ch. Srinivasa Author-X-Name-Last: Rao Author-Name: V.V.S. Kesava Rao Author-X-Name-First: V.V.S. Kesava Author-X-Name-Last: Rao Author-Name: Sk. Abdul Munaf Author-X-Name-First: Sk. Abdul Author-X-Name-Last: Munaf Title: Effect of process parameters on the tensile properties of LENS deposited Co-Cr-Mo alloy Abstract: Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS<SUP align="right"><SMALL>TM</SMALL></SUP>) is attracting the attention of the researchers because of its ease in operation and wide variety of material acceptance. Tensile specimens of Co-Cr-Mo alloy are prepared using LENS process as per JIS standards. Laser power, powder feed rate and laser scan speed are the process parameters used. All the specimen samples are tested for their tensile strength. The samples fabricated with high laser power, low powder feed rate and high laser scan speed have exhibited highest tensile strengths (both yield strength and ultimate tensile strength) among the samples tested. The tensile properties of the LENS deposited samples are compatible with or superior than the as-cast Co-Cr-Mo alloy samples. Journal: Int. J. of Manufacturing Technology and Management Pages: 509-516 Issue: 6 Volume: 32 Year: 2018 Keywords: Co-Cr-Mo alloy; Laser Engineered Net Shaping; LENS; tensile test; JIS standards; ANOVA. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=95039 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:32:y:2018:i:6:p:509-516