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Recent Advances in Modern Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 7389

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Dr. Jasiulewicz-Kaczmarek Małgorzata

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Faculty of Engineering Management, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
Interests: sustainable manufacturing; sustainable maintenance; Sustainability 4.0; sustainability assessment; multi-criteria decision-making methods
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Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable manufacturing, a topic of paramount importance across industries, strives to mitigate the adverse environmental, economic, and social effects of manufacturing processes and products. The concept of sustainable manufacturing encompasses various approaches and challenges, with each industry having its unique production constraints and sustainability goals. However, the advent of modern technologies, particularly digital technologies, holds immense potential to surmount these limitations, fostering a more optimistic outlook for sustainable manufacturing.

Digital technologies promote and support sustainable manufacturing in various ways. Although the implementation of digital technologies in manufacturing enterprises is generally aimed at achieving economic goals and, consequently, sustainable economic development, the literature indicates that digital technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, cloud computing, BDA, and Blockchain) have a positive impact on production enterprises’ environmental and social sustainability. Therefore, they can support companies in improving processes and products as well as in identifying new paths to achieving sustainable goals in their specific contexts.

Any sustainable development is characterized by a multifaceted approach that covers environmental, technological, social, and economic dimensions. This Special Issue aims to present the latest advances and developments in new technologies related to the economic, environmental, and social challenges of sustainable manufacturing. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

  • Drivers and barriers of modern technology implementation for sustainability in manufacturing processes;
  • Intelligent decision support for sustainable manufacturing practices;
  • Simulation and modeling in sustainable manufacturing;
  • Blockchain technology for sustainable manufacturing;
  • BDA for sustainable manufacturing;
  • Digital twin-driven intelligent manufacturing for sustainability;
  • Internet of Things solutions in manufacturing for sustainability;
  • Manufacturing data management for sustainability and circular economy;
  • Operator 4.0/5.0 concept for sustainable manufacturing;
  • Multicriteria decision-making for sustainable manufacturing and logistics in the supply chain context.

Dr. Jasiulewicz-Kaczmarek Małgorzata
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • digital technologies
  • sustainable manufacturing
  • sustainability 4.0
  • sustainable workplace
  • sustainable life cycle assessment
  • sustainable logistics processes

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Article
Consumers’ Willingness to Adopt Pro-Environmental Attitudes
by Adam Hamrol, Marta Grabowska and Beata Starzyńska
Sustainability 2025, 17(13), 5948; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17135948 (registering DOI) - 27 Jun 2025
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Consumers have a key influence on reducing the energy and material flow (EMF) in economic processes and thus on minimizing the negative impact on the environment and climate (NIEC). A decisive factor for sustainable development will be the consumers’ willingness to adopt pro-environmental [...] Read more.
Consumers have a key influence on reducing the energy and material flow (EMF) in economic processes and thus on minimizing the negative impact on the environment and climate (NIEC). A decisive factor for sustainable development will be the consumers’ willingness to adopt pro-environmental behaviors or taking action oriented towards reducing the environmental and climate impact of consumption. The authors try to answer the question of how to influence consumers to reduce their consumption. This study explores whether consumer behavior is best influenced through awareness campaigns, regulatory policies, economical incentives, or implicit design strategies. The aim of the research presented in this article is to provide the answer to the questions posed. This research consisted of preparing a questionnaire and conducting it on a group of 122 respondents aged 20–40 in Poznan (Poland). The results of the research indicate the validity of supporting the limitation of consumption with external stimuli. In the opinion of the respondents, the availability of products with high durability and reliability received the most indications as a factor limiting consumption. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Advances in Modern Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing)
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Optimisation of the Production Process of Ironing Refractory Products Using the OEE Indicator as Part of Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Production
by Mariusz Niekurzak and Wojciech Lewicki
Sustainability 2025, 17(11), 4779; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17114779 - 22 May 2025
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The article addresses the problem of optimising a selected production process in a company from the refractory products industry. As part of the research, individual activities were divided, identifying key wastes occurring in the production process. In addition, the 5S (the 5S [...] Read more.
The article addresses the problem of optimising a selected production process in a company from the refractory products industry. As part of the research, individual activities were divided, identifying key wastes occurring in the production process. In addition, the 5S (the 5S methodology—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, and Sustain) quality system was modified, its efficiency was increased, and a better work organisation was established based on it. Data from the actual production process were analysed based on total work efficiency using the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) coefficient. The use of machine working time was indicated, and key parameters were determined, i.e., availability, efficiency, and quality of the implemented production processes. The results obtained in the course of the research were compared to the Word Class OEE standards. The goal of the work is to indicate possibilities and recommendations for increasing production efficiency without increasing costs, thanks to actions reducing the number of production defects and optimal distribution of employees on the production line. The presented analyses can help assess the management processes of other manufacturing companies operating in this highly specialised manufacturing sector. At the same time, the research conclusions enable other entities to evaluate the implementation of the proposed solutions in practice without incurring unnecessary financial outlays on improving production processes. Full article
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Possibilities of Using Contemporary Quality Management Methods and Tools for the Sustainable Development of the Organization
by Agnieszka Misztal and Kinga Ratajszczak
Sustainability 2025, 17(2), 617; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020617 - 15 Jan 2025
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Organizations are expected to follow trends and adapt their management to market conditions. In an era of rapid change and an environment that is difficult to predict, this is an extremely complicated task. In order to effectively respond to the needs coming from [...] Read more.
Organizations are expected to follow trends and adapt their management to market conditions. In an era of rapid change and an environment that is difficult to predict, this is an extremely complicated task. In order to effectively respond to the needs coming from the market, companies implement various methods and adapt available concepts, translating them into the language of practice. Contemporary quality management methods and tools seem to combine the need to skilfully respond to customer expectations and ensure the appropriate level of sustainability issues in the organization’s activities. The main purpose of this article is to analyze the possibilities of using contemporary quality management methods and tools for the sustainable development of the organization. The main method in this article was a literature review that covered the area of the sustainable development of enterprises and the search for good practices in the field of quality management instruments in this area. The other methods are observation and direct interview. Twenty quality methods and tools were selected and divided according to their functions. The research identified benefits and good practices in their use, which can support action for sustainable development. Full article
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The Marketization of Home Production: Does Production Time Transfer Between Home and Market?
by Jacek Jankiewicz, Przemyslaw Garsztka and Małgorzata Jasiulewicz-Kaczmarek
Sustainability 2025, 17(2), 531; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020531 - 11 Jan 2025
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We use the microeconomic theory that takes into account household production and human activity in the non-market sphere to analyze the phenomena of a macroeconomic nature. We check the activation of women in the labor market, a phenomenon observed in Western European countries [...] Read more.
We use the microeconomic theory that takes into account household production and human activity in the non-market sphere to analyze the phenomena of a macroeconomic nature. We check the activation of women in the labor market, a phenomenon observed in Western European countries and the United States, among others. The decision to become economically active reduces the opportunity to devote time to previously undertaken activities, including a reduction in the time spent on housework. This often involves a significant change in the structure of consumption, which, at the macroeconomic level, is associated with the creation of new jobs and a change in the structure of the economy. Structural change is understood as the transfer of economic activity between the three main sectors of the system, namely agriculture, industry and services. This study uses microeconomic data from two waves of the TUS in Poland. The so-called marketization hypothesis was tested separately for three groups of women aged 18–24, 25–44 and 45–59. When estimating the parameters of the models, characteristics such as having a partner, having children under six and educational attainment were taken into account. The calculations show that women aged 25–44 are relatively active in the labor market, but it is those aged 18–24 who fulfill all of the conditions that support the marketization hypothesis. Full article
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The Key Factors for Improving Returns Management in E-Commerce in Indonesia from Customers’ Perspectives—An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach
by Dimas Haki Prayogo, Roman Domanski and Paulina Golinska-Dawson
Sustainability 2024, 16(17), 7303; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16177303 - 25 Aug 2024
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The rapid growth of e-commerce has led to an increase in the number of product returns in supply chains, which is both environmentally and economically challenging. E-commerce companies need to effectively manage product returns, as this has a direct impact on their reputation [...] Read more.
The rapid growth of e-commerce has led to an increase in the number of product returns in supply chains, which is both environmentally and economically challenging. E-commerce companies need to effectively manage product returns, as this has a direct impact on their reputation and consumer experience. Reducing returns is key to maintaining sustainable practices for online product sales. A significant increase in e-commerce transactions is also evident in Indonesia, which is the fourth largest country in the world. Despite the very large size of the market, research on e-commerce in the business-to-customer (B2C) market in Indonesia is underrepresented in the literature. The purpose of this paper is to identify key factors from the customer perspective that influence product returns in reverse logistics in Indonesian e-commerce. The novelty of this study stems from the focus on the customer perspective on product returns in the B2C market when shopping online and the spatial scope. Due to the uncertainty inherent in multi-criteria decision making, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method was used to rank factors and potential solutions derived from a critical literature review. As a result, the study provides a ranking of factors and alternatives for managing e-commerce returns in Indonesia. The results show that among Indonesian e-commerce customers, product quality (QP) was rated the highest, while (Pu) was rated the lowest. In terms of the alternatives that are the most suitable for improving the customer experience of e-commerce product returns in Indonesia, a clear returns policy (CRP) scored the highest, while the merchandise catalog (Cat) was rated as the lowest priority. Full article
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