After performing a systematic review of the literature, it was noticeable that the discussion regarding Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) along with Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT) and Innovation is scarce. To address this issue, the objective of this paper is to analyze the relationship between GSCM, KTT, and Innovation. To achieve this purpose, we developed a conceptual framework based on the literature review, which raised some hypotheses. In order to verify the hypotheses and validate the framework, we designed a multicriteria model called the KTT-GSCM Multicriteria Model, composed of two stages. The first stage describes factors that are relevant to GSCM, KTT, and Innovation, ascertaining which ones have influence over the others and which ones are influenced by the others, through the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The second stage of the model analyzes the level of each perspective in each company and in the supply chain as a whole, thus verifying the hypotheses. This model was applied in 13 firms of a supply chain that has a rotomolding firm as a focal company. Through the development and application of the model, it was possible to verify the hypotheses raised and conclude that the perspectives of GSCM, KTT, and Innovation are, in fact, influenced by one another and that both Innovation and KTT promote greater development in GSCM.

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Currently, atmospheric emissions coming from industry and means of transportation are expanding at a fast pace across the globe. This study aims to measure the carbon footprint of the Federal University of Technology -Paraná (UTFPR) Ponta Grossa Campus, in terms of the means of transportation used by instructors and students on their commutes between their homes and the university. A survey was applied within the academic community to obtain transportation data. Data were generated using the Umberto NXT Universal software, along with a life-cycle assessment analysis, using the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards ISO 14040, 14044, and the Ecoinvent 3 database. The results show that 90.67% of instructors travel to the university in their cars, which contributes to a high carbon footprint potential; that is, an emission of 51.91 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kg CO 2equiv. ) per month per instructor. For students, the emission is 6.97 kg CO 2equiv. into the atmosphere per month per individual for those students who use the bus, as 63.32% of the university's students use public transportation to get around. In this way, the study provides a lesson regarding the environmental impact of the academic community, and it generates knowledge and aims at a more sustainable future by reducing environmental impacts through the means of transport that people choose to use. K E Y W O R D SBrazil, carbon offset, CO 2 emissions, life-cycle assessment, sustainable transport, sustainable university

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ABSTRACT:In recent years, the fourth industrial revolution has attracted increasing attention around the world. However, efforts are still lacking to systematically review the state of the art of this new wave of industrial revolution. In the second decade of the 21st century, the rapid proliferation of technology and the intensification of global competition created a sense of urgency for governments of developed and developing countries to engage in a major industrial revitalization, leading to the global emergence of something generically known as Industry 4.0. These critical government programs are expected to dramatically alter the global structures of major industrial sectors. The World Economic Forum took the lead in discussing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, adding the issue to its 2016 agenda, and found that many governments were concerned about how to support their country's participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and were pursuing programs to support these efforts. Based on this context, this literature review aims to analyze global government initiatives, making a comparison between industrial innovation policies of Industry 4.0. Prisma methodologies were used to compose the final portfolio, which made it possible to find the most relevant works for the research. This study contributes to the clarification of innovation policies for the development of Industry 4.0, presenting to emerging economies that it is essential to develop policies that guide the direction of revitalization of the development of industry using demand-side policies. Thus, the study presents how through good governance, the Fourth Industrial Revolution can better promote sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising its capacity to meet the needs of future generations.Keywords: Fourth Industrial Revolution. Industry 4.0. Industrial innovation policies. Government initiatives. RESUMO:Nos últimos anos, a quarta revolução industrial atraiu cada vez mais atenção em todo o mundo. Entretanto, ainda faltam esforços para revisar sistematicamente o estado da arte dessa nova onda da revolução industrial. Na segunda década do século XXI, a rápida proliferação da tecnologia e a intensificação da concorrência global criaram um senso de urgência para que governos de países desenvolvidos e em desenvolvimento se engajem em uma grande revitalização industrial, levando ao surgimento global de algo genericamente conhecido como Indústria 4.0. Espera-se que esses programas críticos do governo alterem drasticamente as estruturas globais dos principais setores industriais. O Fórum Econômico Mundial assumiu a liderança na discussão da Quarta Revolução Industrial, acrescentando a questão a sua agenda de 2016, e constatou que muitos governos estavam preocupados em como apoiar a participação de seu país na Quarta Revolução Industrial e estavam perseguindo programas para apoiar esses esforços. Com base nesse contexto, esta revisão de literatura tem como objetivo analisar as iniciativas governamentais globais, realizando um comparativo entre as políticas de inovação industrial da Indústria 4.0. Para composição do portfólio final, foi utilizada a metodologia PRISMA, que possibilitou encontrar os trabalhos mais relevantes para a pesquisa em relação à temática. Este estudo contribui para o esclarecimento sobre as políticas de inovação para o desenvolvimento da Indústria 4.0, apresentando para as economias emergentes que é fundamental desenvolver políticas que orientem a direção da revitalização do desenvolvimento da indústria usando políticas do lado da demanda. Evidenciando assim a importância da assistência do Estado e considerar como por meio da boa governança, a Quarta Revolução Industrial pode promover melhor o desenvolvimento sustentável que atenda às necessidades do presente sem comprometer sua capacidade de atender às necessidades das gerações futuras.Palavras-chave: Quarta Revolução Industrial. Indústria 4.0. Políticas de inovação industrial. Iniciativas governamentais.

With the evolution of Industry 4.0, some problems related to inefficient digitalization become clearer in organizations. To minimize these problems, implementation of the lean philosophy is needed in the digital environment. However, before Lean can start to solve the digitalization problems, there is a need to digitalize its tools so that they can comprehend the Industry 4.0 dynamics and become more effective. The aim of this study is to contribute to the theoretical development of Lean tools in the context of Industry 4.0, promoting directions for the industrial sector from the evolution, difficulties, benefits, implementation and trends of Lean 4.0 tools. To achieve this objective, this study performs a systematic literature review and content analysis of 53 papers from 35 journals. The main results of the research show: (i) the characterization of the Lean 4.0 tools; (ii) the evolution of the Lean tools after the integration with digital technologies; (iii) the main trends of Lean 4.0; (iv) the proposal of a Lean 4.0 theoretical framework. From these results, this paper seeks to promote insights for studies in the area of Lean 4.0, as well as for companies to implement and use the Lean 4.0 tools for better improvement in their digital processes and avoid the digital waste.

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Paulo.Esta tese apresenta uma proposta de modelo genérico de Sistema de Produção Enxuta (PE) para o segmento calçadista. Esta proposta procura atender aos novos paradigmas de atendimento a demanda, que tende a se voltar a uma alta variedade de produtos, com lotes de produção cada vez menores. Para a elaboração do modelo, foram realizadas pesquisas bibliográficas, levantamento de empresas que já adotam o Sistema de PE e visitas a 10 empresas brasileiras do segmento que já vêm utilizando conceitos de PE. Nestas empresas foram realizadas entrevistas utilizando um questionário e um sistema de avaliação de maturidade no uso de 13 elementos de PE, identificados previamente na literatura técnica. O objetivo destas visitas foi verificar a factibilidade de uso destes 13 elementos, identificando-os como melhores práticas adotadas por estas empresas. Desta forma, observando a forma de utilização destes elementos, foram construídos alguns modelos de referência, que servem como sugestões iniciais para o projeto de sistemas de PE para o segmento calçadista. Estes modelos, além das melhores práticas observadas, consideram também sugestões do autor da pesquisa, em situações em que as empresas ainda não viram a viabilidade ou oportunidade de uso de alguns dos elementos considerados.As análises em relação a essa pesquisa foram feitas segundo a percepção do autor desse trabalho, treinado nesta ferramenta e de profissionais de empresas que utilizam o sistema de Produção Enxuta.Palavras-chave: Produção Enxuta, Lean Production, Indústria Calçadista e Shoes Industry. This thesis proposes a generic Lean Production System (LPS) model to the footwear industry. The model takes into account the new paradigm of demand fulfillment, that is, low volumes and high variety of products. The model was elaborated using a literature review and 10 case studies in the footwear industry. Data was colleted by means of interviews, questionnaire and maturity evaluation system containing 13 elements of Lean Production identified by the literature review.Firms were visited to ensure the feasibility of use of these 13 elements, identifying them as best practices adapted by these companies. In this manner, observing how these elements are used, some reference models were built and they serve as a inicial suggestion to the design of a LPS to the footwear industry.These models contain the observed best practices as well as suggestions of the author in situations where the companies did not use some elements yet.The attribution of grades was done by the author and professional of the firms.