As at any decision level in operations planning and control (OPC), operational decisions are
influenced by the technological advances underpinning the Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) paradigm. In …

Within the scheduling framework, the potential of digital twin (DT) technology, based on
virtualisation and intelligent algorithms to simulate and optimise manufacturing, enables an …

In recent years, information and data exchange have become an essential resource to
enable the development of Industry 4.0 and the emergence of Smart Manufacturing. The …

In recent years, digitalization has taken an important role in the manufacturing industry.
Digital twins (DT) are one of the key enabling technologies that are leading the digital …

The digital twin is an emerging technology that enhances industrial digitalization, as it
establishes a dynamic virtual model that emulates a specific phenomenon of the …

This article presents an initial overview of optimisation models applied to production
scheduling and sequencing in the Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) environment. It reviews algorithms …

This research project proposes the development of a digital twin (DT) that simulates the
behavior of the zero-defect planning system of a supply chain. The research will focus on the …

Digitization and virtualization represent key factors in the era of Industry 4.0. Digital twins
(DT) can certainly contribute to increasing the efficiency of various productive sectors as they …

Risks arising from the effect of disruptions and unsustainable practices constantly push the
supply chain to uncompetitive positions. A smart production planning and control process …

The growing digitization of manufacturing processes is revolutionizing the production job-
shop by leading it toward the Smart Manufacturing (SM) paradigm. For a process to be …