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Energy efficient manufacturing and supply systems - Case studies and results

Abstract:

A supply chain consists of a number of manufacturing sites and distribution centers. Based on energy assessment projects involving 150 manufacturing sites and distribution centers, this paper presents two case studies - one energy intensive manufacturing organization, and one typical distribution center - to illustrate the kind of energy saving opportunities that can be typically identified in manufacturing, and in supply. As a major effort to promote energy efficiency, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has developed a new set of standards addressing the use of energy in businesses: ISO50001:2011. This proposes technical and management strategies for companies to follow so that energy use may be maximized, costs may be reduced and there is minimal stress on the environment. In reality, however, industrial companies need understanding and real life cases to be able to plan for actions. The cases in this paper provide a window to look into same fairly common examples of energy saving possibilities that exist in the manufacturing sites and the distribution centers within a supply chain. © (2014) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.