Abstract: Paper aims The aim is to analyze the role of motivation of work teams in production lines in the operational results obtained with the implementation of a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program in a single company.Originality The areas of industrial produ

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Abstract: Paper aims This study aims at identifying the barriers, opportunities and trends for the strategic development of the Australian manufacturing industry.Originality As research on Australian manufacturing is prolific and sparse, our study helps to clarify whet

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper aims at investigating the efficacy of fast-response measures to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 in an essential service organization that continued to operate despite the pandemic.Originality Although the number of studies associated wi

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Abstract: Paper aims The objective was to propose a Social Skills Training (SST) program integrated with project-based learning (PjBL) and to describe the student’s perception.Originality Social skills are recognized for promoting peer collaboration and are important r

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper aims to investigate which sustainability practices are being applied in port terminals in Brazil and to identify the driving forces and obstacles to the implementation of these practices.Originality The research contributes to fill gaps

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Abstract: Paper aims This study describes a qualitative analysis methodology, proposing measurement of the degree of influence of factors acting in project management.Originality A multidisciplinary approach explores a path not previously addressed by methodologies com

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Abstract: Paper aims Extending the AHP abilities to new areas from explaining the famous Two-Envelope paradox to finding priorities as functions of auxiliary variables is suggested.Originality The proposed innovative and advantageous approach permits to find the non-co

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Abstract: Paper aims This study identifies fundamental characteristics for developing a paper-based thesis (PBT), providing some recommendations to researchers who decide for this academic research report.Originality This paper contributes to the literature by providin

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper proposes the combination of the quality tool FMEA (Failure Modes Effects and Analysis) with the DHFS (Dual Hesitant Fuzzy sets) technique to process judgements with hesitation and hence conduct the prioritization of failure modes conside

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Abstract: Paper aims Lack of operational planning in healthcare organizations may result in service disconnection and reduced value per effort to the patient. Production Planning, Scheduling and Control assists in determining “what,” “how much,” “when” and “where” to d

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Abstract: Paper aims To identify factors to measure the cooperation between an agro-industrial pork slaughterhouse cooperative and input suppliers.Originality A performance measurement tool applicable in real-life industry practices related to input suppliers, based on

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper aims to select the best helicopter to be acquired by the Brazilian Navy (BN), enabling greater logistical and combat capacity in marine operations. For this purpose, we applied the AHP-TOPSIS-2N, a hybrid multicriteria method composed by

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper analyzes the food aid supply and distribution for famine relief by the World Food Programme (WFP) in Ethiopia. Food insecurity has increasingly affected people around the world. Furthermore, the characteristics of the provision of humani

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper aimed to analyze the level of involvement of companies in the state of São Paulo with aspects of occupational health and safety (OH&S) and with NBR ISO 45001:2018. OH&S aspects have acquired increasing prominence worldwide especially due

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Abstract: Paper aims Conduct a set of case studies on risk management in telecommunication companies, in order to reduce the risks of accidents.Originality The present study furthers the discussion of risk management during the maintenance of telecommunication towers.R

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Abstract: Paper aims This article aims to diagnose the penetration level of Industry 4.0 technologies in cloud-based energy management systems, the Energy Cloud.Originality The energy sector is undergoing a technological evolution driven by the integration of Industry

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Abstract: Paper aims Highlight the practical implications of coupling collaborative robots with lean manufacturing techniques and understand mutual contributions towards enhanced operational performance.Originality Usage of an experimental approach, focusing on lean te

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Abstract: Paper aims This article presents the development and results of research carried out to know the modus agendi of a Regional Triple Helix and measure the intensity of the presence of a set of factors proposed as determinants of its existence and consolidation.

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper presents the methodological development of a sustainability indicator focused on the local level, based on the Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI).Originality The proposed indicator (MHDI+S) was built on the use of an indicator with

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Abstract: Paper aims This study evaluates agricultural and forest residues in Portugal to select the best candidates to use in second generation bioethanol (2G bioethanol) production.Originality The growth in the significance and level of decisions in biomass resources

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Abstract: Paper aims the paper aims to demonstrate the advantages of several modifications of combinatorial method of expert judgment aggregation in AHP. Modifications are based on 1) weighting of spanning trees; 2) sorting of spanning trees by graph diameter during ag

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Abstract: Paper aims Identify the mechanisms, processes, challenges and other contexts of project-based organizations that affect or are affected by knowledge management.Originality The literature lacks studies that assist project-based organizations in the successful

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper presents a comparative evaluation of different forecasting methods using two artificial neural networks (Multilayer Perceptron network and Radial Basis Functions Neural Network) and the Gaussian process regression.Originality Due to the

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Abstract: Paper aims This study aims to develop indicators, using the Multi-Criteria Decision Aid - Constructivist methodology (MCDA-C), to assess the occupational prevention activities in a psychiatric hospital.Originality The application to the health sector of MCDA-

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Abstract: Paper aims The aim is to develop a vaccine distribution routing model (VDRM) in order to support governments to mitigate the pandemic caused by COVID-19.Originality As far as we know, no metaheuristics has been developed for vaccine distribution, and specific

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Abstract: Paper aims To carry out a multi-criteria analysis to assist decision making regarding the indication of the best alternative for converting solid waste energy into fuel.Originality The innovative and advantageous approach analyzes the feasibility of deploying

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Abstract: Paper aims This article aims to analyze the activities that generate logistics costs in the process of importing a containerized cargo transported through a port terminal.Originality The scientific literature states that logistical costs are one of the main f

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Abstract: Paper aims This research presents a literature overview in relation to data mining and machine learning applications in the area of occupational health and safety.Originality A summary of main insights obtained from the analysis of systematic mapping is prese

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Abstract: Paper aims This paper presents the results of technological analysis on wind energy based on patent documents classified with code F03D – “Wind Motors.”Originality Despite several studies on wind energy, this paper follows a different approach, presenting an

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Abstract: Paper aims To fulfill risk-based thinking (RBT), most companies opt for widespread methods as FMEA, even with their limitations. This research aims to develop a model for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) relying on literature, practical and normative

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Abstract: Paper aims This work presents a multi-objective method based on goal programming associated with non-Archimedean infinitesimal (NAI) (Improved Weighted Goal Programming method, input-oriented IWGP-MCDEA-BCC).Originality The MCDEA is applied for the first time

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Abstract: Paper aims This research proposes a new facility layout for an Indian textile company based on guidelines for Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) and Lean Manufacturing (LM).Originality This paper provides an original industrial case study with valuable insights

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Abstract: Paper aims The research aims to identify the main barriers to scaling up the energy production expansion systems from biogas and biomass in Brazil.Originality This article aggregates information and different perceptions from a systemic view for bioelectricit

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Abstract: Paper aims Work design is being constantly transformed by technology and requirements for polyvalent workers piloting the work system instead of operating it. This paper investigates self-management teams’ implementation and its effects on performance. A Braz

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Abstract: Paper aims The objective of this article is to explore the relationship between circular economy and entrepreneurship, to propose an agenda for future research to advance in the field and generate managerial implications.Originality The study helps to identif

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