Sustainability 4.0

This book presents a fresh perspective by exploring the various layers of sustainability within whole manufacturing and incorporating Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing principles. The concept can be applied to manufacturing systems, focusing on core, chosen, and given layers. Each layer of the system manufacturing can be analyzed independently to identify key components and evaluate their sustainability impact. Sustainability 4.0: Objectives, Challenges, and Expectations provides a thorough examination and profound understanding of Sustainability 4.0, a crucial goal set forth by the United Nations (UN). This book introduces an innovative index created to measure sustainability and sustainable development within manufacturing enterprise systems. The index evaluates machine design, manufacturing processes, and manufacturing systems. A distinct methodology is outlined for assessing an enterprise's sustainability concerning Industry 4.0 "emerging technologies, technology selection, adoption, site readiness, and implementation". The book discusses the impact of emerging technologies associated with Industry 4.0 on sustainability practices, as well as a flexible framework for evaluating the sustainability of operations amidst technological advancements and evolving industry standards. Recommended as a valuable reference for senior-year undergraduate students, graduate students, postgraduate students, academic researchers, and industrial practitioners, this book offers insights that are particularly beneficial for technical audiences in search of solutions, case studies, and prototype implementations.