Understanding sustainability data through unit manufacturing process representations: a case study on stone production

Rebouillat, LaurieChalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology (author)

Efficiency of natural stone production processes in quarries directly affects the economic output and environmental performances, such as production lead times and energy consumptions. Knowledge on stone production processes is crucial in making responsible decisions in this business. Having a structured representation of information characterizing the stone production processes will support stakeholders in better assessing production resources in terms of sustainability and productivity. Value stream mapping can provide an overview and guidance for sustainability performance evaluation, but its application is limited. The challenges arise when trying to specifically map and relate sustainability data between processes e.g., variability in lead time and CO2 emissions. Manufacturing process characterization standards currently being developed by ASTM International manifest the potential to not only fill this gap but also to provide opportunities to characterize and compose manufacturing processes with relevant environmental information and description. This paper shows the application and lessons learned from deploying once such effort towards standardization.

Barletta, Ilaria Giovanna,1988Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology(Swepub:cth)ilariag (author)
Johansson, Björn,1975Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology(Swepub:cth)job (author)
Mani, MaheshNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (author)
Bernstein, W. Z.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (author)
Morris, K.C.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (author)
Lyons, K. W.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (author)
Chalmers tekniska högskolaNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (creator_code:org_t)

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