SUSTAINABLE PROCESS OPTIMIZATION IN MANUFACTURING USING GREEN MANUFACTURING APPROACHES
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https://doi.org/10.37255/jme.v21i2pp036-039Keywords:
Green Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Energy efficiency, Product Life Cycle orientation.Abstract
Green manufacturing (GM) integrates environmental considerations into process design and operation to minimize ecological footprint while maintaining economic performance. This article synthesizes current theoretical and methodological advances in optimizing manufacturing processes through GM principles, emphasizing waste reduction, energy efficiency, integration with the circular economy (CE), digital technologies, and product life-cycle orientation. We propose an integrated framework that combines the design for circularity, energy-aware process optimization, digital twin and predictive analytics, and end-of-life (EOL) strategies. The framework is illustrated with representative models and decision variables drawn from the literature, highlighting how material and energy efficiency, remanufacturing, recycling, and disassembly can be co-optimized with traditional production objectives. We discuss challenges, data needs, and measurement metrics, and outline a research agenda to advance GM-based optimization across diverse manufacturing contexts.
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