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S. K. Bhattacharyya - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Smarter-lighter-greener: research innovations for the Automotive Sector.
Proceedings. Mathematical physical and engineering sciences, 2015Co-Authors: S. K. BhattacharyyaAbstract:This paper reviews the changing nature of research underpinning the revolution in the Automotive Sector. Legislation controlling vehicle emissions has brought urgency to research, so we are now noticing a more rapid development of new technologies than at any time in the past century. The light-weighting of structures, the refinement of advanced propulsion systems, the advent of new smart materials, and greater in-vehicle intelligence and connectivity with transport infrastructure all require a fundamental rethink of established technologies used for many decades—defining a range of new multi-disciplinary research challenges. While meeting escalating emission penalties, cars must also fulfil the human desire for speed, reliability, beauty, refinement and elegance, qualities that mark out the truly great automobile.
Ir Taylor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Systems thinking for sustainable textiles in the Automotive Sector.
2015Co-Authors: Pammi Sinha, Ir TaylorAbstract:According to Messe Frankfurt (2013), recycled and renewable raw materials are two main drivers in the growth of the Mobiletech markets which accounts for about 22% of the technical textiles base. However, the use of recycled textiles for consumer facing textiles within automobiles (such as car seat coverings or interior linings) appears to remain a complex issue; the core reason stated being the increased cost, even though the textiles are very similar to that produced from virgin polyester fibres. Studies have examined how sustainability has been incorporated into the Automotive supply chain management at Volkswagen (Koplin et al.2007) and the optimization of the environmental compatibility of purchased goods such as ‘product-based green supply’ (Vermeulen et al. 2011), the importance of the consumer has also been acknowledged as a very influential driver to sustainable textile design (Diabat et al. 2014). This paper considers the progress that has been made to date in developing consumer facing sustainable textiles solutions for the Automotive textiles Sector. By examining the complexities regarding the design and use of sustainable textiles solutions such as recycled textiles or non-adhesive lamination within the Automotive supply chain, we consider what needs to be done further to develop a sustainable approach to the Automotive textile design system. Methods: The paper reviews the current state of sustainable textile solutions for the Automotive Sector, in particular the recycling of polyester to highlight how the processes of recycled polyester and sustainable textiles production are linked in the system of Automotive Sector. A case study with Sage AI (UK) outlines and examines their design, development and manufacture process for exterior textiles (ie for car seat coverings and interiors). Using content analysis of the interviews, company literature, textiles manufacturing literature and Integration Definition for Function Modelling, we created diagrams of the process which were validated by the Design Director at Sage AI UK. These diagrams and literature review are examined from a systems perspective to identify potential feedback loops and leverage points to effect change and how the process could divert waste from disposal. Results: The paper will present IDEFO diagrams of each stage of the design process, highlighting some of the issues regarding the process and a table outlining the decision making around the use of recycled textiles. The paper will also outline the system that textile design for the Automotive Sector operates within. The interviews found that, although Sage AI headquarters provide worldwide trends information to all Sage locations, the OEM’s concern regarding consumer knowledge within the EU markets; limited the greater use of recycled or non-adhesive laminated textiles the most sustainable textiles solutions, in favour of achieving lowest cost. Discussion: This study demonstrates how the design for Automotive textiles is part of a system. Decisions around developing sustainable textiles solutions are through negotiation with the lead firm, the OEM that is seeking to manufacture the model. The Automotive Sector currently has governmental policy drivers for sustainability. Material stocks and flows and technology is also currently available for recyclable and sustainable textiles for the Automotive Sector. Although textiles recycling is an established practice and industry a number of issues are raised from this study that are common to areas such as fashion, home interiors and Automotive. This need to be addressed such as marketing approaches for the recycled textiles, consumer knowledge about their uptake of recycled textiles, market development for recycled textiles products.
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Systems thinking for sustainable textiles in the Automotive Sector.
2015Co-Authors: Pammi Sinha, Ir TaylorAbstract:According to Messe Frankfurt (2013), recycled and renewable raw materials are two main drivers in the growth of the Mobiletech markets which accounts for about 22% of the technical textiles base. However, the use of recycled textiles for consumer facing textiles within automobiles (such as car seat coverings or interior linings) appears to remain a complex issue; the core reason stated being the increased cost, even though the textiles are very similar to that produced from virgin polyester fibres. Studies have examined how sustainability has been incorporated into the Automotive supply chain management at Volkswagen (Koplin et al.2007) and the optimization of the environmental compatibility of purchased goods such as ‘product-based green supply’ (Vermeulen et al. 2011), the importance of the consumer has also been acknowledged as a very influential driver to sustainable textile design (Diabat et al. 2014). This paper considers the progress that has been made to date in developing consumer facing sustainable textiles solutions for the Automotive textiles Sector. By examining the complexities regarding the design and use of sustainable textiles solutions such as recycled textiles or non-adhesive lamination within the Automotive supply chain, we consider what needs to be done further to develop a sustainable approach to the Automotive textile design system. Methods: The paper reviews the current state of sustainable textile solutions for the Automotive Sector, in particular the recycling of polyester to highlight how the processes of recycled polyester and sustainable textiles production are linked in the system of Automotive Sector. A case study with Sage AI (UK) outlines and examines their design, development and manufacture process for exterior textiles (ie for car seat coverings and interiors). Using content analysis of the interviews, company literature, textiles manufacturing literature and Integration Definition for Function Modelling, we created diagrams of the process which were validated by the Design Director at Sage AI UK. These diagrams and literature review are examined from a systems perspective to identify potential feedback loops and leverage points to effect change and how the process could divert waste from disposal. Results: The paper will present IDEFO diagrams of each stage of the design process, highlighting some of the issues regarding the process and a table outlining the decision making around the use of recycled textiles. The paper will also outline the system that textile design for the Automotive Sector operates within. The interviews found that, although Sage AI headquarters provide worldwide trends information to all Sage locations, the OEM’s concern regarding consumer knowledge within the EU markets; limited the greater use of recycled or non-adhesive laminated textiles the most sustainable textiles solutions, in favour of achieving lowest cost. Discussion: This study demonstrates how the design for Automotive textiles is part of a system. Decisions around developing sustainable textiles solutions are through negotiation with the lead firm, the OEM that is seeking to manufacture the model. The Automotive Sector currently has governmental policy drivers for sustainability. Material stocks and flows and technology is also currently available for recyclable and sustainable textiles for the Automotive Sector. Although textiles recycling is an established practice and industry a number of issues are raised from this study that are common to areas such as fashion, home interiors and Automotive. This need to be addressed such as marketing approaches for the recycled textiles, consumer knowledge about their uptake of recycled textiles, market development for recycled textiles products.
Aldo Roberto Ometto - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Remanufacturing in Brazil: case studies on the Automotive Sector
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2013Co-Authors: Yovana M. B. Saavedra, Ana Paula Bezerra Barquet, Henrique Rozenfeld, Fernando Antonio Forcellini, Aldo Roberto OmettoAbstract:This article presents an exploratory study on the current remanufacturing scenario and its main characteristics within the Brazilian Automotive Sector. A review of the remanufacturing literature was performed regarding its evolution, benefits and the actors in the supply chain. Next, two case studies were conducted; one original equipment manufacturer, which remanufactures the products they produce, and one independent manufacturer, which remanufactures products and/or components originally produced by the Original equipment manufacturer. The remanufacturing characteristics for each case were analyzed and described. The results show that the original equipment manufacturing company has more advantages when compared to the independent company, specifically regarding the relationship with used product suppliers, remanufacturing operation and marketing of the remanufactured product. However, cooperation between the original equipment manufacturing and independent companies can be created and this could bring better remanufacturing operations and increased profitability for both.
Pammi Sinha - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Systems thinking for sustainable textiles in the Automotive Sector.
2015Co-Authors: Pammi Sinha, Ir TaylorAbstract:According to Messe Frankfurt (2013), recycled and renewable raw materials are two main drivers in the growth of the Mobiletech markets which accounts for about 22% of the technical textiles base. However, the use of recycled textiles for consumer facing textiles within automobiles (such as car seat coverings or interior linings) appears to remain a complex issue; the core reason stated being the increased cost, even though the textiles are very similar to that produced from virgin polyester fibres. Studies have examined how sustainability has been incorporated into the Automotive supply chain management at Volkswagen (Koplin et al.2007) and the optimization of the environmental compatibility of purchased goods such as ‘product-based green supply’ (Vermeulen et al. 2011), the importance of the consumer has also been acknowledged as a very influential driver to sustainable textile design (Diabat et al. 2014). This paper considers the progress that has been made to date in developing consumer facing sustainable textiles solutions for the Automotive textiles Sector. By examining the complexities regarding the design and use of sustainable textiles solutions such as recycled textiles or non-adhesive lamination within the Automotive supply chain, we consider what needs to be done further to develop a sustainable approach to the Automotive textile design system. Methods: The paper reviews the current state of sustainable textile solutions for the Automotive Sector, in particular the recycling of polyester to highlight how the processes of recycled polyester and sustainable textiles production are linked in the system of Automotive Sector. A case study with Sage AI (UK) outlines and examines their design, development and manufacture process for exterior textiles (ie for car seat coverings and interiors). Using content analysis of the interviews, company literature, textiles manufacturing literature and Integration Definition for Function Modelling, we created diagrams of the process which were validated by the Design Director at Sage AI UK. These diagrams and literature review are examined from a systems perspective to identify potential feedback loops and leverage points to effect change and how the process could divert waste from disposal. Results: The paper will present IDEFO diagrams of each stage of the design process, highlighting some of the issues regarding the process and a table outlining the decision making around the use of recycled textiles. The paper will also outline the system that textile design for the Automotive Sector operates within. The interviews found that, although Sage AI headquarters provide worldwide trends information to all Sage locations, the OEM’s concern regarding consumer knowledge within the EU markets; limited the greater use of recycled or non-adhesive laminated textiles the most sustainable textiles solutions, in favour of achieving lowest cost. Discussion: This study demonstrates how the design for Automotive textiles is part of a system. Decisions around developing sustainable textiles solutions are through negotiation with the lead firm, the OEM that is seeking to manufacture the model. The Automotive Sector currently has governmental policy drivers for sustainability. Material stocks and flows and technology is also currently available for recyclable and sustainable textiles for the Automotive Sector. Although textiles recycling is an established practice and industry a number of issues are raised from this study that are common to areas such as fashion, home interiors and Automotive. This need to be addressed such as marketing approaches for the recycled textiles, consumer knowledge about their uptake of recycled textiles, market development for recycled textiles products.
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Systems thinking for sustainable textiles in the Automotive Sector.
2015Co-Authors: Pammi Sinha, Ir TaylorAbstract:According to Messe Frankfurt (2013), recycled and renewable raw materials are two main drivers in the growth of the Mobiletech markets which accounts for about 22% of the technical textiles base. However, the use of recycled textiles for consumer facing textiles within automobiles (such as car seat coverings or interior linings) appears to remain a complex issue; the core reason stated being the increased cost, even though the textiles are very similar to that produced from virgin polyester fibres. Studies have examined how sustainability has been incorporated into the Automotive supply chain management at Volkswagen (Koplin et al.2007) and the optimization of the environmental compatibility of purchased goods such as ‘product-based green supply’ (Vermeulen et al. 2011), the importance of the consumer has also been acknowledged as a very influential driver to sustainable textile design (Diabat et al. 2014). This paper considers the progress that has been made to date in developing consumer facing sustainable textiles solutions for the Automotive textiles Sector. By examining the complexities regarding the design and use of sustainable textiles solutions such as recycled textiles or non-adhesive lamination within the Automotive supply chain, we consider what needs to be done further to develop a sustainable approach to the Automotive textile design system. Methods: The paper reviews the current state of sustainable textile solutions for the Automotive Sector, in particular the recycling of polyester to highlight how the processes of recycled polyester and sustainable textiles production are linked in the system of Automotive Sector. A case study with Sage AI (UK) outlines and examines their design, development and manufacture process for exterior textiles (ie for car seat coverings and interiors). Using content analysis of the interviews, company literature, textiles manufacturing literature and Integration Definition for Function Modelling, we created diagrams of the process which were validated by the Design Director at Sage AI UK. These diagrams and literature review are examined from a systems perspective to identify potential feedback loops and leverage points to effect change and how the process could divert waste from disposal. Results: The paper will present IDEFO diagrams of each stage of the design process, highlighting some of the issues regarding the process and a table outlining the decision making around the use of recycled textiles. The paper will also outline the system that textile design for the Automotive Sector operates within. The interviews found that, although Sage AI headquarters provide worldwide trends information to all Sage locations, the OEM’s concern regarding consumer knowledge within the EU markets; limited the greater use of recycled or non-adhesive laminated textiles the most sustainable textiles solutions, in favour of achieving lowest cost. Discussion: This study demonstrates how the design for Automotive textiles is part of a system. Decisions around developing sustainable textiles solutions are through negotiation with the lead firm, the OEM that is seeking to manufacture the model. The Automotive Sector currently has governmental policy drivers for sustainability. Material stocks and flows and technology is also currently available for recyclable and sustainable textiles for the Automotive Sector. Although textiles recycling is an established practice and industry a number of issues are raised from this study that are common to areas such as fashion, home interiors and Automotive. This need to be addressed such as marketing approaches for the recycled textiles, consumer knowledge about their uptake of recycled textiles, market development for recycled textiles products.
Alvaro Guillermo Rojas Lezana - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sustainability and Innovation in the Automotive Sector: A Structured Content Analysis
Sustainability, 2017Co-Authors: Tania Regina Shoeninger Rauen, Alvaro Guillermo Rojas LezanaAbstract:This study aims to analyse the scientific literature on sustainability and innovation in the Automotive Sector in the last 13 years. The research is classified as descriptive and exploratory. The process presented 31 articles in line with the research topic in the Scopus database. The bibliometric analysis identified the most relevant articles, authors, keywords, countries, research centers and journals for the subject from 2004 to 2016 in the Industrial Engineering domain. We concluded, through the systemic analysis, that the Automotive Sector is well structured on the issue of sustainability and process innovation. Innovations in the Sector are of the incremental process type, due to the lower risk, lower costs and less complexity. However, the literature also points out that radical innovations are needed in order to fit the prevailing environmental standards. The selected studies show that environmental practices employed in the Automotive Sector are: the minimization of greenhouse gas emissions, life-cycle assessment, cleaner production, reverse logistics and eco-innovation. Thus, it displays the need for empirical studies in Automotive companies on the environmental practices employed and how these practices impact innovation.
