A review of research on smart manufacturing in support of environmental sustainability Online publication date: Fri, 27-Oct-2023
by Aihua Huang; Matthew Triebe; Zhongtian Li; Haiyue Wu; Byung Gun Joung; John W. Sutherland
International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing (IJSM), Vol. 5, No. 2/3/4, 2022
Abstract: Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, offers a chance to enhance the sustainability of manufacturing. It leverages interconnectivity, data sharing, and smart machines/production systems/supply chains. Internet-connected smart machines improve productivity, and energy efficiency, and reduce environmental impact. Machine sensors provide data for analysing energy consumption, optimising efficiency, and quantifying environmental impact. Data assists in scheduling, improving throughput and reducing energy use in production systems. Sharing data across the supply chain decreases energy wasted in unnecessary movements. This paper reviews the literature on Industry 4.0, focusing on smart and sustainable manufacturing at the machine/process, production system, and supply chain levels. It explores applications, benefits, challenges, opportunities, and suggests future research.
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