Methodology for multi-criteria design optimization of plastic products with a focus on highly competitive markets

Romero, V.J.; Sánchez, Alfredo Hernández

doi:10.1016/j.promfg.2019.10.037

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“…According to described aim and objectives, the methodology development started from a previously published basic flowchart [ 40 ], which describes the main information sources and information flow principle. Starting with this first base flowchart and considering the previously described objectives and application scope, a second detailed flowchart, which describes the main information sources, application phases, tools, and documents, was developed, as described in Figure 4 .…”

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Development of a Multi-Criteria Design Optimization Methodology for Automotive Plastics Parts

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Liraut³

2021

Polymers

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The plastic industry is undergoing drastic changes, due to the customer sustainability perception of plastics, and the eruption of new processes (such 3D printing) and materials (such as renewably sourced resins). To enable a fast transition to high-quality, sustainable plastic applications, a specific methodology could be a key competitive advantage. This novel methodology is focused on improving the objectivity and efficiency of plastic production and the design review process. It is applicable to discrete optimization events in any product lifecycle milestone, from concept design to serial production stages. The methodology includes a natural way to capture plastic-related knowledge and trends, oriented towards building a dynamic “interaction matrix”, with a list of potential optimizations and their positive or negative impacts in a comprehensive set of multi-criteria evaluations. With an innovative approach, the matrix allows the possibility to incorporate a business strategy, which could be different at every lifecycle stage. The business strategy is translated from the common “verbal” definition into a quantitative set of “Target and Restrictions”, making it possible to detect and prioritize the best potential design optimization changes according to the strategy. This methodology helps to model and compare design alternatives, verify impacts in every evaluation criteria, and make robust and objective information-based decisions. The application of the methodology in real cases of plastic material design optimization in the automotive industry has provided remarkable results, accelerating the detection of improvement methods aligned with the strategy and maximizing the improvement in product competitiveness and sustainability. In comparison with the simultaneous application of existing mono-criteria optimization methodologies (such as “Design to Cost” or “Eco Design”) and subjective expert-based reviews, the novel methodology has a reduced workload and risks, confirming its potential for future application and further development in other polymer-based products, such as consumer goods or packaging.

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Section: Methodology Developmentmentioning

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Development of a Multi-Criteria Design Optimization Methodology for Automotive Plastics Parts

Romero

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Liraut³

2021

Polymers

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“…Lean Manufacturing is associated with automotive manufacturers, but it has spread rapidly in most industrial companies around the world [13], the electronics industry [14], wiring production [15], cosmetics, aluminum, the thermoplastics industry [16], construction [17], furniture [18,19], and plastics industry [20,21]. The implementation of the Lean Manufacturing method depends on the size of the enterprise, the nature of the industry and the degree of technological development of the country.…”

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Algorithm to Use Some Specific Lean Manufacturing Methods: Application in an Industrial Production Process

2021

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Lean Manufacturing includes an ensemble of methods to analyze and continuously improve the functioning of manufacturing systems. The research presented in the literature highlights the fact that these methods are, on their own, in a process of continuous improvement as tools, being used in different ways, for different production systems. The paper presents an algorithm that facilitates the choice of the performance evaluation method, and the choice of the method of improvement that needs to be implemented for an efficient analysis and for a continuous increase of the manufacturing system performance. In addition to these, for the JobObservation and 5S methods, chartflows are proposed and specific tools are developed (questionnaires, forms etc.) that are meant to facilitate the implementation and to focus (guide) the user in the direction of improvement for the analyzed process. The algorithm, techniques, and tools developed in this research were used in a case study that took place in a production system “plastic injection”. Thus, a series of important improvements were made in the functioning of the production system, consisting of the reduction of production area, decrease of cycle time, decrease of the number of operators, stabilization, standardization, and securing of the work processes. All this has led to the improvement of several key performance indicators (KPIs) of the production system. The analysis of the investment in the reorganization of the production system in relation to the obtained gains shows a payback of approximately 1 month, proving the efficiency of use in such a form of the Lean Manufacturing methods.

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“…Contemporary environment of competition in the global economy helps to ensure the quality of product. The smart manufacturer has actually created a smart market of degradable plastics for consumers [1].…”

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Overview of the Degradable Plastic Market

Akram

2021

Degradation of Plastics

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Degradable plastic manufacturing has emerged as an eminent industry due to multiple range of products it offers to the consumers. The diversity induced by the usage of biomaterials lures the customer, making it even more popular for consumption. Degradable plastic industry is a market of multifarious products. The backlash on the massive plastics consumption is expected to be eradicated in the wake of the large business market of degradable plastics in the coming years. The supremacy of the degradable plastic market is not easy to evade by any means. The degradable plastic market is not a solitary market; instead, it encompasses the production, consumption and recycling industry as well. In order to triumph the status of a flourished market a joint venture by the leading companies need to be in harmony. The circular economy of the world is indispensable without a degradable plastic market in future.

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Methodology for multi-criteria design optimization of plastic products with a focus on highly competitive markets

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Development of a Multi-Criteria Design Optimization Methodology for Automotive Plastics Parts

Development of a Multi-Criteria Design Optimization Methodology for Automotive Plastics Parts

Algorithm to Use Some Specific Lean Manufacturing Methods: Application in an Industrial Production Process

Overview of the Degradable Plastic Market

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