Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-19-2025
Abstract
Supply chain management (SCM) involves complexities and uncertainties in the flow of goods and services from raw materials to end users. Inaccurate estimation of raw materials, labor, or equipment can lead to financial losses and environmental impacts. This study explores the application of system dynamics modeling (SDM) in manufacturing hemp-reinforced polymer composites (HRPC) to optimize resource usage. Using SDM software STELLA® (Version 3.7.3), selected for its affordability and features, the research demonstrates how system dynamics (SD) can enhance sustainability by minimizing materials, labor, and equipment, reducing energy consumption. A literature review identified a gap in existing research, as we found no prior studies simulating HRPC manufacturing using SDM. The study concludes that SDM is an effective tool for optimizing resource use and improving manufacturing efficiency. By simulating multiple supply chain scenarios in a risk-free environment, the model helps reduce resource consumption and enhance sustainability. Additionally, outputs from the STELLA® model can be used as inputs for life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantitatively measure environmental impacts.
Recommended Citation
Kaur, Gurinder and Kander, Ronald, "System Dynamics for Manufacturing: Supply Chain Simulation of Hemp-Reinforced Polymer Composite Manufacturing for Sustainability" (2025). School of Design and Engineering Papers. Paper 4.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/sdefp/4
Creative Commons License
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Language
English
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Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Operations and Supply Chain Management Commons, Sustainability Commons
Comments
This article is the author's final published version in Sustainability (Switzerland), Volume 17, Issue 2, January 2025, Article number 765.
The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020765.
Copyright © 2025 by the authors