Industrial Management
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Item Combining Industry 4.0 with Lean Healthcare to Optimize Operational Performance of Sri Lankan Healthcare Industry(IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 2018) Ilangakoon, T.; Weerabahu, S.; Wickramarachchi, R.Healthcare is one of the industries that requires the highest quality services for the wellbeing of the society. Today, the demand for healthcare growing rapidly with increasing aging population, rapid urbanization, changing diets, inactive lifestyles and rising obesity levels. The Industry 4.0 technologies and lean techniques can be used to enhance the operational performance of the healthcare supply chain and the patient flow. This paper examines the factors contributing for the inefficiencies in Sri Lankan Healthcare sector and how the operational performance can be optimized through premedical diagnosis of diseases by incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies and lean techniques. Based on a systematic review of literature and feedback of healthcare professionals, the paper identifies the inefficiencies in the current healthcare system. A conceptual framework has been developed by considering the direct impacts from lean management practices and Industry 4.0 technologies on improving operational performance through pre-medical diagnosis of diseases. Thus, patients can take preventive actions and be more health conscious while the healthcare providers and other related parties can plan their medical services and supporting services for arising health requirements making the healthcare industry much more efficient.Item Applicability of Lean and Green Concepts in Logistics 4.0: A Systematic Review of Literature(IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 2019) Edirisuriya, A.; Weerabahu, S.; Wickramarachchi, R.Sustainability is emerging as a main consideration throughout the industrial world due to the environmental pollution and degradation happening in a major scale as a result of industrial wastes while lean management is becoming a popular management tool in minimizing waste. Logistics industry contributes for these issues due to the wastes released in a considerable amount. Experts have highlighted that implementing lean principles in parallel to green concepts is more successful; which could lead to waste and cost reduction. A theoretical gap has been identified in the field of logistics in applying lean and green concepts in the context of Industry 4.0. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to address the identified research gap with the objective of examining the important lean practices and green concepts which are expected to enhance the operational performance of logistics functions. A key word based search, analysis of the topic and abstract, full text review were the steps followed respectively, for selecting the most relevant research papers which have been proven as valid, accepted and published to extract the knowledge for this study. As the major contribution, authors have developed a conceptual framework which focuses on the enhancement of operational performance of logistics operations by applying lean and green concepts with special reference to Industry 4.0 technologies. The results of the study will be beneficial for the LSP as it will suggest the strategies, concepts and techniques to enhance the operational performance of logistics functions.Item Scenario based technology road mapping to transfer renewable energy technologies to Sri Lanka(2015) Withanaarachchi, A.S.; Nanayakkara, L.D.J.F.; Pushpakumara, C.Item Delphi as a methodology for eliciting expert opinion - important factors to be considered(2015) Withanaarachchi, A.S.; Nanayakkara, L.D.J.F.; Pushpakumara, C.Item Mitigating climate change via non-conventional renewable energy: case of Sri Lanka(2015) Withanaarachchi, A.S.; Nanayakkara, L.D.J.F.; Pushpakumara, C.Item Are ready-made technology transfer solutions suitable for developing the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka(2015) Withanaarachchi, A.S.; Nanayakkara, L.D.J.F.; Pushpakumara, C.Item The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model: A Systematic Review of Literature from the Apparel Industry(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2015) Thilakarathna, R.H.; Dharmawardana, M.N.; Rupasinghe, ThashikaPresent day supply chains are inherently complex and involve multiple companies working simultaneously within a single function and rivalry is such that it’s a competition not between companies but between supply chains. This ever growing complexity and increased involvement of multiple stakeholders in the supply chain pointed out the need for a universal framework for measuring performance and benchmarking, thus resulting in the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR). Globally significance of SCOR for benchmarking, performance measuring and business process re-engineering had been recognized long time back. In previous literature there are many instances where SCOR model had been useful in facing challenges such as constantly decreasing product life cycle and pressure to reduce time to market. In defining the scope of the study basically two dimensions of SCOR was considered: processes and performance attributes adapted from SCOR.A thorough systematic review of existing literature specifically focusing on the application of SCOR model for the apparel industry is being conducted. This study is based on the theoretical gap in the application of SCOR model in relation to apparel industry. Application aspect of SCOR model for improved performance of the apparel supply chain will be presented along further recommendations for local apparel industry for improved benchmarking and competitiveness. This study could be used as a guidance to determine the applicability of SCOR model to other industries as well considering the characteristics of the specific industry.Item A Strategic Analysis of the use of Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry: A Systematic Review of Literature(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2015) Heiyantuduwa, M.; Wannisingha, W.M.N.N.; Rupasinghe, ThashikaThis topic is of strategic importance where Sri Lanka is moving into a manufacturing economy. In getting there it is vital to find the applicability of using experts in logistics that is called the Third Party Logistics (3PL). 3PLs can be generally defined as outsourcing a firm’s logistics functions to one or more specialist firms which are known as 3PL providers. Over the past few decades, the consumer goods industry has experienced a shift in supply chain strategy from the push approach directed by manufacturers and suppliers to pull approach driven by retailers. Also, there is an increasing emphasis on services, reduced inventory levels and cost of logistics. Because of this increasingly demanding environment in managing consumer goods companies, they are progressively seeking assistance from 3PLs, 4PLs, and LLPs. Outsourcing the logistics functions lets the user focus on their core competencies, while experts take care of the logistics functions, giving the benefits of increased flexibility, reduced costs and improved services. Consequently, identifying potential enhancements in strategic use of 3PLs by the FMCG companies is increasingly being a focus point in current research. Having the objectives of providing a collective picture of current state of knowledge in this context and setting up a path for future research, this study is based on a comprehensive, systematic review of literature published in relation to the strategic use of 3PLs in FMCG industry. The scrutiny identifies several knowledge gaps where strategic use of 3PLs in the industry could be optimized, and develops propositions for future research.Item A Real Time Production Tracking and a Decision Support System (PTDSS): A Case Study from an Apparel Company(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, 2015) Cooray, P.L.N.U.; Rupasinghe, ThashikaThe production process is vital in any manufacturing environment. Thus, the time taken for the production process needs to be planned, monitored and controlled. This study describes the process of developing and implementing a real time production tracking and a decision Support System for a leading apparel company (PTDSS), specifically for tracking the job cards of a production sample room. In this paper the authors present the methodology used for production planning, process tracking, and the analytical tool pack designed and developed as part of the decision support system. The detailed of the system design and development with the technologies used with respect to the implementation will be elaborated in the subsequent sections. The PTDSS uses barcode tracking technology to trace and monitor the production process along with a mobile application developed on Android platform. The key findings of this research include novel approach in selecting the wide variety of technologies used to plan, track, and control the production process of a sample room and the decision supper nature embedded by providing Visual Basic for Application (VBA) based analytical dashboard. The PTDSS has successfully passed the trials at the actual go-live and has enhanced the visibility of the sample production process and reduced the time taken for the sample production process to complete. Finally, the article discusses the possible future expansions to the PTDSS itself and research direction in the production and tracking systems for apparel industry as a whole.Item Statistical analysis of Sinhala spelling error patterns for spelling error correction(International Conference on Computing, Mechanical and Electronics Engineering (ICCMEE), Singapore, 2015) Wijekoon, H.; Wijayarathne, G.