Metrisable assessment of the course of stream-systemic processes in vector form in industry 4.0

Radosław Drozd () and Radosław Wolniak ()
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Radosław Drozd: Gdansk University of Technology
Radosław Wolniak: Silesian University of Technology

Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, 2021, vol. 55, issue 6, No 11, 2176 pages

Abstract: Abstract The goal of this paper is to present an innovative conception how to use metrisable vector structure of a manufacturing process, based on quantitative relations between the activity of input streams, features of the product, and effect of losses; all of which are excellent practical solution for Industry 4.0, and in turn intelligent factories. This solution can be a usefull way in the process of building sustainable organization. A vector representation of manufacturing processes was formulated, one which is based in system engineering. Three manufacturing system state vectors were proposed. These are: input stream vector $${\upphi }$$ ϕ , product features vector $$\overrightarrow {{\text{ P}}}$$ P → which is also referred to as quality vector, and losses vector $$\overrightarrow {{\text{ S}}}$$ S → . Scalar, vector, and mixed products of these vectors may form constitutive equations of manufacturing processes. The relations between the vectors $$\upphi$$ ϕ , $$\overrightarrow {{\text{ P}}}$$ P → , $$\overrightarrow {{\text{ S}}}$$ S → provide a possibility for a metrisable, complex analysis and assessment of a contemporary manufacturing process. The paper shows practical methods for defining the size of the vector values within the process. The demonstrated vector description of stream-systemic processes can also be applied to non-material manufacturing.

Keywords: Industry 4.0; Metrisability of the manufacturing process; Manufacturing process state vectors; Sustainable organization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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