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  • Nome

    Paulo Ávila
  • Cargo

    Investigador Sénior
  • Desde

    01 agosto 2021
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Publicações

2023

Collaborative Planning in Non-Hierarchical Networks-An Intelligent Negotiation-Based Framework

Autores
Bastos, J; Azevedo, A; Avila, P; Mota, A; Costa, L; Castro, H;

Publicação
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL

Abstract
In today's competing business market, companies are constantly challenged to dynamically adapt to customer expectations by diminishing the time response that goes from the beginning of the business opportunity to the satisfaction of the customer need. Simultaneously, there is increased recognition of the advantages that companies obtain in focusing on their core business and seeking other competencies through partnerships with other partners by forming collaborative networks. These new collaborative organizational structures require a new set of methods and tools to support the management of manufacturing processes across the entire supply chain. The present paper addresses the collaborative production planning problem in networks of non-hierarchical, decentralized, and independent companies. By proposing a collaborative planning intelligent framework composed of a web-based set of methods, tools, and technologies, the present study intends to provide network stakeholders with the necessary means to responsively and efficiently address each one of the market business opportunities. Through this new holistic framework, the managers of the networked companies can address the challenges posed during collaborative network formation and supply chain production planning.

2023

Data Science for Industry 4.0 and Sustainability: A Survey and Analysis Based on Open Data

Autores
Castro, H; Costa, F; Ferreira, T; Avila, P; Cruz Cunha, M; Ferreira, L; Putnik, GD; Bastos, J;

Publicação
MACHINES

Abstract
In the last few years, the industrial, scientific, and technological fields have been subject to a revolutionary process of digitalization and automation called Industry 4.0. Its implementation has been successful mainly in the economic field of sustainability, while the environmental field has been gaining more attention from researchers recently. However, the social scope of Industry 4.0 is still somewhat neglected by researchers and organizations. This research aimed to study Industry 4.0 and sustainability themes using data science, by incorporating open data and open-source tools to achieve sustainable Industry 4.0. To that end, a quantitative analysis based on open data was developed using open-source software in order to study Industry 4.0 and sustainability trends. The main results show that manufacturing is a relevant value-added activity in the worldwide economy; that, foreseeing the importance of Industry 4.0, countries in America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania are incorporating technological principles of Industry 4.0 in their cities, creating so-called smart cities; and that the industries that invest most in technology are computers and electronics, pharmaceuticals, transport equipment, and IT (information technology) services. Furthermore, the G7 countries have a prevalent positive trend for the migration of technological and social skills toward sustainability, as it relates to the social pillar, and to Industry 4.0. Finally, on the global scale, a positive correlation between data openness and happiness was found.

2023

A Simulation Study of Aircraft Boarding Strategies

Autores
Moreira, H; Ferreira, LP; Fernandes, NO; Silva, FJG; Ramos, AL; Avila, P;

Publicação
MATHEMATICS

Abstract
To ensure the safety of passengers concerning virus propagation, such as COVID-19, and keep the turnaround time at low levels, airlines should seek efficient aircraft boarding strategies in terms of both physical distancing and boarding times. This study seeks to analyze the impact of different boarding strategies in the context of the International Air Transport Association's recommendations during the pandemic to reduce interference and physical contact between passengers in airplanes. Boarding strategies such as back-to-front, outside-in, reverse pyramid, blocks, Steffen, and modified optimal have been tested in this context. This study extends the previous literature using discrete event simulation to evaluate the impact of the occupation of the middle seat by family members only. This study also analyses the impact of having passengers carrying hand luggage and priority passengers on the performance of these strategies concerning boarding times. In general, the simulation results revealed a 15% improvement in boarding times when the reverse pyramid strategy is used compared to a random strategy, which essentially results from a reduction in the boarding interferences between passengers. The results also show that Steffen's strategy is the best performing, while the blocks strategy results in the worst performance. This study has practical implications for airline companies concerning both operation efficiency and passenger safety.

2023

Sustainable Implementation of Robotic Process Automation Based on a Multi-Objective Mathematical Model

Autores
Patrício, L; Costa, L; Varela, L; Avila, P;

Publicação
SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract
(1) Background: In this study on Robotic Process Automation (RPA), the feasibility of sustainable RPA implementation was investigated, considering user requirements in the context of this technology's stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. (2) Methods: A multi-objective mathematical model was developed and the Weighted Sum and Tchebycheff methods were used to evaluate the efficiency of the implementation. An enterprise case study was utilized for data collection, employing investigation hypotheses, questionnaires, and brainstorming sessions with company stakeholders. (3) Results: The results underscore the significance of user requirements within the RPA landscape and demonstrate that integrating these requirements into the multi-objective model enhances the implementation assessment. Practical guidelines for RPA planning and management with a sustainability focus are provided. The analysis reveals a solution that reduces initial costs by 21.10% and allows for an efficient and equitable allocation of available resources. (4) Conclusion: This study advances our understanding of the interplay between user requirements and RPA feasibility, offering viable guidelines for the sustainable implementation of this technology.

2022

Manufacturing and Management Paradigms, Methods and Tools for Sustainable Industry 4.0-Oriented Manufacturing Systems

Autores
Varela, L; Avila, P; Castro, H; Putnik, GD; Fonseca, LMC; Ferreira, L;

Publicação
SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract
In the current Industry 4 [...]

Teses
supervisionadas

2021

IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO SISTEMA DE PRODUÇÃO SAP NEO/PREATOR NA FAA UAP2

Autor
CÁTIA SOFIA FERNANDES LEÃO

Instituição
IPP-ISEP

2021

Melhoria da Gestão de Produção de Remates

Autor
SOFIA PORFIRIO PIRES DE ARAÚJO

Instituição
IPP-ISEP

2021

INTEGRAÇÃO DO PLANEAMENTO DO PROJETO NO PLANEAMENTO DA PRODUÇÃO EM CONTEXTO INDUSTRIAL

Autor
JULIANA FILIPA BASTOS SILVA

Instituição
IPP-ISEP