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Projeto de investigação
Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems
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Sustainability practices impacts on supplier sustainability risks and sustainability performance: an empirical study of brazilian companies
Publication . Romano, Andre; Ferreira, Luis Miguel D. F.; Caeiro, Sandra
This study explores the influence of sustainability practices on supplier sustainability risks and sustainability performance in Brazilian companies, offering key insights into how behavioral and technical practices impact these crucial areas. Data were collected from 152 Brazilian companies across various sectors. The theoretical framework was tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The research findings highlight that implementing behavioral sustainability practices has a positive
effect on reducing supplier sustainability–related risks and improving overall sustainability performance in supply chains.
These practices, focused on fostering sustainable behaviors within organizations and among suppliers, play a critical role in mitigating sustainability risks and enhancing long-term performance. Unexpectedly, the study did not confirm the predicted relationship between technical sustainability practices and improvements in supplier sustainability–related risks and performance.
This surprising result challenges traditional assumptions about the effectiveness of technical practices in improving supply chain sustainability performance. By uncovering the distinct impact of behavioral versus technical sustainability practices, the study provides valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners. It emphasizes the importance of promoting behavioral change to achieve meaningful sustainability outcomes. The findings have practical implications for companies aiming to enhance their sustainability strategies and manage sustainability risks more effectively within their supply chains, making this research a significant contribution to sustainable management and supply chain theory.
Lean implementation in product development processes: a framework proposal
Publication . Ferreira, Luís Miguel D. F.; Moreira, Antonio; Silva, Pedro
The implementation of lean principles in product development (PD) activities has been receiving increased attention lately. However, it is not clear how the application of these principles to PD activities enhances their effectiveness. Moreover, the implementation of lean principles is more difficult to achieve in PD activities than in the shop-floor context. The objective of this paper is to develop and implement a framework applying lean principles to the PD process. To that end, an action research project was conducted in the R&D department of an industrial company. This article presents and describes a six-step framework, its challenges, and main results. The implementation of the framework led to gains in the efficiency of the product development process through a 20% decrease in waste.
Improvement measures such as standardisation, clear identification of roles, prioritisation of activities and improved efficiency of meetings were the main drivers for the gains in efficiency. Overall, three main contributions should be highlighted: the role a knowledgeable lean project leader can play; employee training focused on the implementation of lean-based product development activities; and team building and communication.
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Sustainable Production and Energy Systems,Digital Ecosystems, Sustainability, & Management,Robotic and Intelligent Systems,New Materials and Components , Engineering and technology
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Entidade financiadora
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
Programa de financiamento
Concurso para Atribuição do Estatuto e Financiamento de Laboratórios Associados (LA)
Número da atribuição
LA/P/0112/2020