Analysis and measurement of the sustainability level in the furniture industry

Feil, Alexandre André; Reiter, Iane de Brito; Oberherr, Renata; Strasburg, Virgílio José; Schreiber, Dusan

doi:10.1007/s10668-021-02005-8

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“…Sustainability of the timber industry in West Malaysia was assessed by considering whether its forest management is sustainable or unsustainable in terms of raw material consumption status [42]. Feil et al [43] used a set of indicators on Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) furniture manufacturing to assess the sustainability of the furniture industry, and the main findings showed that the construction of sustainability indicators was validated by a statistical methodology, which supported the consistency and quality of the sustainability evaluation of furniture companies. Li et al [44] proposed a time series prediction method for assessing the recyclability of products at the product design stage.…”

Section: Evaluation Study On Recyclability Of Wooden Furniturementioning

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Research on the Recyclable Design of Wooden Furniture Based on the Recyclability Evaluation

Zhang,

Zhu,

2023

Sustainability

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With the rapid development of the economy and the change in people’s aesthetic concepts, the renewal of furniture has become more and more frequent. Among the huge amount of used furniture, solid wood and wood-based panel furniture account for the vast majority, but the imperfective recycling system and insufficient recycling efforts result in serious waste, which is contrary to the low-carbon transition and sustainable development means. Based on the whole life-cycle theory of products, the recyclable designability of wooden furniture at all stages of design, manufacturing, sales, use, and recycling was researched and analyzed, and feasible suggestions to the government, enterprises, and consumers were proposed respectively. In particular, an evaluation index system and evaluation model for the recyclability of wooden furniture were established with an aim of quantitatively analyzing the recycling of wooden furniture, which will provide certain references not only to achieve reasonable recycling and disposal of used furniture but also to solve the furniture recycling issues from various levels.

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Section: Evaluation Study On Recyclability Of Wooden Furniturementioning

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Research on the Recyclable Design of Wooden Furniture Based on the Recyclability Evaluation

Zhang,

Zhu,

2023

Sustainability

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“…Sustainability is an increasingly vital concern in furniture production [14]. Responsible wood sourcing, eco-friendly materials, and waste reduction are critical considerations for modern manufacturers [15][16][17].…”

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Surveying Quality Management Methodologies in Wooden Furniture Production

Skorupińska,

Hitka,

Sydor

2024

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Furniture production is a specific industrial sector with a high human labor demand, a wide range of materials processed, and short production runs caused by high customization of end products. The difficulty of measuring the aesthetic requirements of customers is also specific to furniture. This review of academic papers identifies and explains effective quality management strategies in furniture production. The reviewed literature highlights a range of quality management methodologies, including concurrent engineering (CE), total quality management (TQM), lean manufacturing, lean six sigma, and kaizen. These strategies encompass a variety of pro-quality tools, such as 5S, statistical process control (SPC), quality function deployment (QFD), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). The strengths of these quality management strategies lie in their ability to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, increase product diversity, and improve product quality. However, the weaknesses concern implementation challenges and the need for culture change within organizations. Successful quality management in furniture production requires tailoring strategies to the specific context of the furniture production industry. Additionally, the importance of sustainability in the furniture industry is emphasized, which entails incorporating circular economy principles and resource-efficient practices. The most important finding from the literature analysis is that early detection and correction of poor quality yields the most beneficial outcomes for the manufacturer. Therefore, it is essential to strengthen the rigor of quality testing and analysis during the early stages of product development. Consequently, a deep understanding of consumer perspectives on required furniture quality is crucial. The review identified two research gaps: (1) the impact of unnecessary product over-quality on the efficiency of furniture production and (2) the influence of replacing CAD drawings with a model-based definition (MBD) format on quality management in furniture production.

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“…This ultimately causes the steel's thickness to continuously thicken, wasting a significant number of resources in addition to increasing the amount of material utilized [10][11][12][13]. This issue is resolved by using a lightweight design, which lowers the bulk of the entire frame by logically altering the proportions of important parts like foot braces, support strips, and seat panels.…”

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Study on Sustainable Lightweight Design of Airport Waiting Chair Frame Structure Based on ANSYS Workbench

Zhang,

Xu,

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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The airport waiting chair frames, as an important part of the overall seating, must be designed to provide comfort, safety, and aesthetic appeal. While the airport furniture industry has made progress in terms of sustainability, more efforts are needed to improve material selection, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management to support the development of sustainable furniture. This study proposes innovative ideas for the lightweight design of the frame, based on the limitations of the existing design. Firstly, structural innovations are discussed, non-traditional mesh panels and curved rounded designs are discussed, and non-introduced mesh panels and curved designs are used to enhance the strength and stability of airport waiting chairs and enhance their overall performance. Secondly, innovations in lightweighting have focused on adjusting the thickness dimensions to enhance comfort, material utilization, and sustainability as well as to achieve a lightweight and thin appearance effect. In order to determine the optimal ranges of values for the thickness of the seat surface support strip (P5), the thickness of the backrest strip (P3), and the thickness of the seat panel (P1), nine groups of chairs with different frame sizes were tested using an orthogonal experimental method. Based on the experimental results for size and topology optimization, NX2312 software modeling will be imported into ANSYS Workbench for static analysis. Using the optimized results, the use of 2.842 kg of steel was successfully reduced by 34.8% to ensure the seat’s stability. This provides a reference and idea for the digital and standardized innovative design of airport waiting chair furniture structure in the future. Through digital design and lightweight optimization, material savings and effective use of resources can be achieved, promoting the goal of sustainable development.

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Analysis and measurement of the sustainability level in the furniture industry

Cited by 11 publications

References 52 publications

Research on the Recyclable Design of Wooden Furniture Based on the Recyclability Evaluation

Research on the Recyclable Design of Wooden Furniture Based on the Recyclability Evaluation

Surveying Quality Management Methodologies in Wooden Furniture Production

Study on Sustainable Lightweight Design of Airport Waiting Chair Frame Structure Based on ANSYS Workbench

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