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Development of layout proposals for the future textile processing section of a ...
Monteiro, Ana; Gomes, Andreia; Fernandes, Bruna; Barroso, César; Alves, Diogo; Silva, A. M.This paper focuses on the project developed by a team of students from the University of the Minho in an industrial context. In this context, the definition of a layout is a key factor in the reduction of waste and, consequently, in the increase of productivity. The main objective of this article is to define alternative layout proposals for the new manufacturing facilities of a textile company producing knitte...
Transferable skills development through project-based learning in an industrial...
Carvalho, Violeta; Rodrigues, Cristina Maria Santos; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Silva, A. M.; Sousa, Rui M.; Costa, Lino; Alves, Anabela CarvalhoIn the literature, transferable skills refer to the ability to learn and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in various professional contexts to solve real-world problems, always taking ethical values into account. Due to job market demands, it becomes imperative to promote these skills in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) students, and the active learning strategy Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a...
Framework for assessing the environmental impacts of intermodal transportation
Alves, Wellington; Orfão, Ana; Silva, A. M.This research aimed to use a sustainable approach based on the internalisation of external cost analysis of intermodal transportation of freight to assess the impacts of these activities on the environment. This research used two approaches to develop a model that illustrates the internalisation of the external cost of freight transport. The first approach was used to calculate the cost of emissions for each ro...
Layout design and noise study in a weaving section
Monteiro, Ana; Gomes, Andreia; Fernandes, Bruna; Barroso, César; Alves, Diogo; Silva, A. M.This article was developed by a team of students of Industrial Engineering and Management at the University of Minho, using the PBL (Project Based Learning) methodology. The purpose of this article is to define alternative layout proposals for the weaving section of the new factory space of a textile company that produces knitted garments and home textiles. It should be noted that defining a layout is crucial f...
Schedule modeling in a fire station: a linear approach to optimize service and ...
Silva, Ana Rita; Rodrigues, Helena Sofia; Silva, A. M.Associations of Volunteer Firefighters form the basis of helping the Portuguese population. In these institutions, to guarantee the first line of assistance, there are volunteers and also a group of professional firefighters. However, there are not always enough funds to hire the human resources effectively needed, or even to guarantee the continuity of services provided 24 h a day. In this work, the linear pro...
Assessment of logistics performance indicators in southern European countries o...
Barros, Bruna; Rodrigues, Helena Sofia; Silva, A. M.The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) comprises a set of logistic indicators facilitating global analysis of logistic performance, working as a vital analytical tool for economic integration and sustainable development across nations. These indicators encompass customs processes, infrastructure, international shipments, quality of logistic services, tracking and tracing capabilities, and timeliness. This tool p...
Location of an electric vehicle charging station: demographic factor as decisio...
Gonçalves, Catarina; Silva, A. M.; Rodrigues, Helena SofiaInfrastructure is referred as being one of the major drivers for the sound economic development of the country, however, the location of the same can become a crucial factor for the population that lives mainly in rural areas. This case study aims to identify the best point for the installation of a new electric charging station in the municipality of Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The method applied is the centre...
Sustainable development goal 9 in a cluster perspective: a case study for Alto ...
Abreu, Mariana; Rodrigues, Helena Sofia; Silva, A. M.; Garcia, Jorge EsparteiroThe United Nations has set Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to build a more sustainable future. The SDG analyzes progress to understand major implementation challlenges, define disparities across nations or regions, and propose priorities for action. It has 17 objectives and more than 200 indicators. Cluster analysis was used to categorize the 10 municipalities. It was carried out using IBM SPSS software, w...
Empowering employers to address domestic violence and its impact on the workplace
Silva, A. M.; Contreiras, J. P.; Duarte, A. P.Domestic violence affects all social and economic classes and age groups, but this type of public crime has traditionally not been linked to the workplace. This study sought to provide a new perspective on domestic violence by focusing on how it can be addressed in work contexts. Qualitative research was conducted based on a focus group to clarify what companies in Portugal's Algarve region know about this crim...
Development of tools to support the production planning in a textile company
Guise, Ana; Oliveira, Jorge; Teixeira, S. F. C. F.; Silva, A. M.Technologies are constantly evolving and so with advances in industry 4.0, its intelligent technologies with production planning and control (PPC) give rise to a smart PPC. Nowadays, one of the fundamental systems in a company is the ERP, since it allows the integration of various information from the different areas belonging to an organization, which allows access to data in real time, among other things. Thr...