Date of Defense

19-6-2025 2:00 PM

Location

F1-1043

Document Type

Thesis Defense

Degree Name

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

College

COE

Department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

First Advisor

Dr.Ibrahim Shaban

Abstract

The manufacturing industry drives economic expansion, but it also contributes significantly to environmental change and shortages of resources. Therefore, the transformation to sustainable manufacturing has become an urgent need, driven by worldwide efforts to address climate change, minimize waste, and protect valuable assets. This thesis develops a robust framework tailored to the manufacturing sector, focusing on resource conservation and waste reduction. The framework is built on the identification and categorization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assessment tools, which address five major implementation challenges: complex supply chains, regulatory barriers, economic challenges, technological limitations, and social and cultural challenges.

To build the proposed framework a Modified Analytical Hierarchy Process (MAHP) is implemented to utilize expert opinions on ranking the challenges, and their corresponding KPIs and assessment tools, of implementing resources conservation and waste reduction in the manufacturing sector. The study offers actionable ideas on how to align the implementation of resource conservation and waste mitigation strategies with operational constraints. The findings emphasize the importance of incorporating sustainability standards into manufacturing practices to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste generation, and meet environmental regulations. Finally, the study offers targeted recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. These include fostering collaboration across supply chains, investing in advanced technologies, and enhancing awareness of sustainability practices. By addressing critical barriers to sustainable manufacturing, the study contributes to shaping a more environmentally responsible and efficient manufacturing sector.

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Jun 19th, 2:00 PM

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING: A FRAMEWORK FOR RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND WASTE MITIGATION

F1-1043

The manufacturing industry drives economic expansion, but it also contributes significantly to environmental change and shortages of resources. Therefore, the transformation to sustainable manufacturing has become an urgent need, driven by worldwide efforts to address climate change, minimize waste, and protect valuable assets. This thesis develops a robust framework tailored to the manufacturing sector, focusing on resource conservation and waste reduction. The framework is built on the identification and categorization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and assessment tools, which address five major implementation challenges: complex supply chains, regulatory barriers, economic challenges, technological limitations, and social and cultural challenges.

To build the proposed framework a Modified Analytical Hierarchy Process (MAHP) is implemented to utilize expert opinions on ranking the challenges, and their corresponding KPIs and assessment tools, of implementing resources conservation and waste reduction in the manufacturing sector. The study offers actionable ideas on how to align the implementation of resource conservation and waste mitigation strategies with operational constraints. The findings emphasize the importance of incorporating sustainability standards into manufacturing practices to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste generation, and meet environmental regulations. Finally, the study offers targeted recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers. These include fostering collaboration across supply chains, investing in advanced technologies, and enhancing awareness of sustainability practices. By addressing critical barriers to sustainable manufacturing, the study contributes to shaping a more environmentally responsible and efficient manufacturing sector.