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{"title":"Human-Robot Collaboration in Mixed-Flow Assembly Line Balancing under Uncertainty: An Efficient Discrete Bees Algorithm","authors":"Xuesong Zhang ,&nbsp;Amir M. Fathollahi-Fard ,&nbsp;Guangdong Tian ,&nbsp;Zaher Mundher Yaseen ,&nbsp;Duc Truong Pham ,&nbsp;Qiang Zhao ,&nbsp;Jianzhao Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100676","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100676","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the evolving landscape of manufacturing and remanufacturing, assembly lines play a crucial role. Within the context of Industry 5.0, human workers are seen as a valuable and irreplaceable resource. Human-robot collaboration is a promising production model that combines the strengths of human workers and robots, thereby enhancing production efficiency while reducing occupational risks related to ergonomics. Despite these advancements, inherent uncertainties within assembly processes, the integration of human-robot partnerships, and the dynamic nature of market demands pose significant challenges to traditional assembly methods. To address these challenges, this research introduces a novel modelling approach through a mixed-flow assembly line balancing problem designed for uncertain environments, fostering collaboration between humans and robots. The primary goal is to facilitate efficient collaboration within a type-I assembly line balancing problem framework, where predefined assembly beats guide the workflow. In this research, the use of interval type-2 fuzzy sets capabilities was investigated to address uncertainties in the assembly process. Furthermore, the potential of pairing human operators of different abilities with robots of different models for collaborative tasks at workstations was explored, enhancing flexibility and adaptability in the assembly line. In response to the complexity of the problem, this research proposes an efficient multiobjective discrete bees algorithm that incorporates innovative operators and search strategies. Rigorously tested across diverse case studies, this algorithm consistently outperforms other comparator algorithms. This research not only offers novel perspectives on addressing assembly line balancing challenges but also provides valuable insights for the effective implementation of human-robot collaborative assembly in uncertain environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100676"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142098955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the level of centralisation in scheduling decisions: The role of hybrid approaches","authors":"Jose M. Framinan ,&nbsp;Paz Perez-Gonzalez ,&nbsp;Victor Fernandez-Viagas","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100682","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100682","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Decentralised scheduling has been recently advocated as a promising alternative to overcome the difficulties of scheduling jobs in today’s complex and uncertain manufacturing scenarios using the traditional (i.e. centralised) approach consisting of developing a global schedule under the assumption that all necessary data are available and known in advance. In the decentralised approach, machines in the shop floor interact among them to negotiate the jobs to be processed according to a weighted combination of indicators that reflect the current shop floor status. While earlier works have shown the potential advantages of this approach as compared to the centralised one, often these studies are too specific to obtain more generalisable conclusions, since they focus on a single illustrative case study with a small number of jobs/machines, and conduct a limited comparison of both approaches. Furthermore, while its ability to capture current shop floor conditions makes decentralised scheduling more adaptative and flexible than its centralised counterpart, its local (myopic) nature results in a low performance under certain conditions. Therefore, another aspect worth of investigation is to study if a combination of both approaches could ideally result in a more efficient hybrid scheduling mechanism for a wider range of scenarios.</p><p>Our paper aims at studying these two aspects. First, we compare the performance of centralised and decentralised approaches in a set of medium-sized job shop instances with different levels of processing times variability, and with the objective of minimising the makespan. Each approach is compared under their best conditions, i.e. the optimal deterministic solution for the centralised approach and the best weights for the decentralised one. Second, we propose a hybrid approach that uses the centralised solution as an additional indicator in the decentralised approach. The extensive computational experience carried out shows that the decentralised approach outperforms the centralised one for the scenarios with some degree of variability and that the proposed hybrid approach exhibits the best overall performance, being able to combine the advantages of both centralised and decentralised methods. The sensitivity of the decentralised and hybrid approaches to the coefficients that weight the different indicators is also investigated.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100682"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452414X24001250/pdfft?md5=52cf0d6c6b877b2920bca63b3f091402&pid=1-s2.0-S2452414X24001250-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analyzing key drivers of digital transformation: A review and framework","authors":"Pattharin Tangwaragorn ,&nbsp;Nuttirudee Charoenruk ,&nbsp;Wattana Viriyasitavat ,&nbsp;Chatpong Tangmanee ,&nbsp;Prasert Kanawattanachai ,&nbsp;Danupol Hoonsopon ,&nbsp;Vitara Pungpapong ,&nbsp;Ra-Pee Pattanapanyasat ,&nbsp;Sawitree Boonpatcharanon ,&nbsp;Phoranee Rhuwadhana","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100680","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100680","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the digital era, comprehending the factors that drive digital transformation (DT) is crucial for organizations aiming to navigate the evolving technological landscape. This systematic review focuses on identifying and analyzing the key drivers of DT, drawing insights from 19 recognized DT readiness indexes. We examine the dimensions and indicators used across these indexes, highlighting their relevance and frequency of occurrence to uncover the primary factors influencing DT. The findings are synthesized into a comprehensive framework that offers strategic guidelines for organizations. This framework not only aids in understanding the core drivers of DT but also provides practical recommendations for implementing effective DT strategies. By emphasizing the critical drivers rather than the indexes themselves, our study shifts the focus towards actionable insights that can guide entities, policymakers, and academics in the digital transformation journey. The urgency of DT, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, enhances the relevance of our findings in shaping resilient and adaptable digital strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article 100680"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142162988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An overview of blockchain smart contract execution mechanism","authors":"Yang Liu,&nbsp;Jinlong He,&nbsp;Xiangyang Li,&nbsp;Jingwen Chen,&nbsp;Xinlei Liu,&nbsp;Song Peng,&nbsp;Haohao Cao,&nbsp;Yaoqi Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100674","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100674","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lacking a secure and reliable execution platform has hindered smart contracts from being applied in depth and width. Blockchain, as a decentralized, tamper-proof, and non-repudiation distributed computing platform, ensures that smart contracts are strictly enforced according to their established logic and not manipulated in the execution process. Programmability on the blockchain platforms is achieved through smart contracts to expand the application areas of blockchain extensively. However, current public blockchain and consortium blockchain platforms differ greatly in the execution mode of smart contracts, both of which have problems of how to execute smart contract efficiently and flexibly. This article provides a comparative analysis of mainstream blockchain platforms from the perspective of smart contracts execution mechanism, and summarizes the research status quo, challenges, and development trends from the perspective of smart contracts deployment and execution. We also discussed four perspectives on how smart contracts empower Industry 4.0 and explored the potential transition from digital industry to trusted industry through case studies. This article provides a distinct angle of view to survey smart contracts, which may count for the follow-up work of performance improvement for the blockchain platforms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100674"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142083894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An interoperable ontology for CPS-enabled Polyhouse Solar Dryer: A case study of the AgroESP project","authors":"Gowtham Ramesh ,&nbsp;P. Dheepan Kanna ,&nbsp;C. Shunmuga Velayutham ,&nbsp;Jancirani Ramaswamy","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100677","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100677","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polyhouse is a commonly used conventional method for solar drying of food products. These Polyhouse Solar Driers (PSDs) are characterized by their enclosed structure and translucent covering, providing a controlled environment conducive to efficient food drying. Smart polyhouses, equipped with a Cyber-Physical System (CPS), further enhance this process by optimizing environmental conditions and enabling real-time monitoring. In smart PSDs, the data are obtained from diverse sources with different specifications in accuracy, resolution, and range. This multifaceted nature of the information obtained from various sources significantly compounds the complexity of the system. This complexity of data from diverse sources within smart polyhouses necessitates a standardized knowledge representation. Ontologies serve this purpose by establishing a common vocabulary and structure for data integration, promoting semantic interoperability and effective communication among diverse systems. This paper proposes a novel unified ontology designed to model complex polyhouse CPSs, aiming to address semantic interoperability issues and streamline data integration across various domains. The proposed polyhouse ontology attempts to reuse the concepts defined in existing ontologies rather defining new concepts for efficient knowledge sharing and enhanced understanding of polyhouse operations. The practical applicability of the polyhouse ontology has been verified with competency questions and through field deployment in a CPS enabled smart Polyhouse Solar Dryer.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article 100677"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142271313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Protagonists in digital transformation: The impact of chief digital officers on firms’ financial performance","authors":"Yongjun Wei ,&nbsp;Minghao Zhu ,&nbsp;Hugo K.S. Lam ,&nbsp;Feng Liu ,&nbsp;Andy C.L. Yeung ,&nbsp;T.C.E. Cheng ,&nbsp;Honggeng Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100678","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100678","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Although many firms have started to appoint chief digital officers (CDOs) to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation, it is unclear what type of CDOs can really help improve firms’ financial performance. Analyzing the CDO appointments of 158 S&amp;P 500 companies from 2002 to 2019, our research shows that CDO appointments do help improve forward-looking firm performance, measured in terms of Tobin's <em>q</em>. We further find that the performance improvement is more pronounced when the CDOs are externally hired (rather than internally promoted) and when they are generalists with overall responsibilities (rather than specialists focusing on an explicit functional area). Therefore, while it is important to appoint a dedicated CDO to lead the uncertain, challenging digital revolution and improve firm performance, the effectiveness of such an appointment is dependent on how the appointment is made. These findings provide important implications for future research on CDO and for firms to reap more benefits from their CDO appointments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100678"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142049543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review on fabrication and simulation methods of flexible wearable antenna for industrial tumor detection systems","authors":"T A Karthikeyan ,&nbsp;M Nesasudha ,&nbsp;S Saranya ,&nbsp;B Sharmila","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100673","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100673","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Breast cancer is a major cause of cancer-related deaths in women worldwide. Early detection is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and reducing mortality rates. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the development of novel and non-invasive techniques for early breast cancer detection. Antennas play a crucial role in breast cancer detection, particularly in microwave imaging and sensing techniques. The objective of this review is to explore the principles of breast cancer detection with a particular focus on the crucial role of antennas in enhancing detection methodologies. The study begins with an introduction that highlights the significance of early breast cancer detection and the current challenges in existing methods. The Principles of Skin Cancer Detection section delves into the underlying mechanisms of cancer identification, discussing various diagnostic modalities and their limitations. Biomedical antennas and their types are then thoroughly examined, elucidating their pivotal role in wireless bio sensing applications for medical purposes. The survey also scrutinizes the substrate characteristics of wearable antennas, exploring materials that optimize performance for biomedical applications. Principles of simulation and fabrication methods are detailed to provide insights into the design process and the importance of customization. Measurement techniques are discussed to underscore the significance of accurate and reliable data collection in evaluating antenna performance. The paper involves a performance comparison of different planar antennas used in biomedical applications. This analysis offers a comprehensive understanding of various antenna designs, aiding in selecting the most suitable technology for specific diagnostic scenarios.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100673"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142087040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lightweight public key infrastructure for the Internet of Things: A systematic literature review","authors":"Mohammed El-Hajj ,&nbsp;Pim Beune","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100670","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100670","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed everyday environments into interconnected cyber–physical systems, enabling automation and assistance for diverse applications such as home automation and disability support. However, IoT security remains a critical concern, particularly in the realm of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Traditional PKI solutions are often impractical for IoT devices due to their resource limitations, prompting the development of “lightweight” PKI solutions in recent academic research. This article presents a comprehensive Systematic Literature Review (SLR) focused on articles published between 2008 and 2022 that explore lightweight PKI solutions tailored for IoT. The review categorizes current trends, identifies challenges, and highlights potential opportunities in the field. Despite the promise of lightweight PKI for IoT, significant implementation barriers persist. The article concludes by outlining key steps for developing effective lightweight PKI solutions and offers practical recommendations to address these challenges.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100670"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452414X24001158/pdfft?md5=40b4da94810e395a4ad8c9fa614ccc4f&pid=1-s2.0-S2452414X24001158-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141978919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Satellite Reference Databases: A literature review of data exchange formats and industrial initiatives","authors":"Malik Khalfallah ,&nbsp;Alain Martinez ,&nbsp;Chris Blade ,&nbsp;Tobias Ludwig ,&nbsp;Parisa Ghodous","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100671","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100671","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Satellite Reference Databases (SRDBs) aim to manage the definition of telemetry and telecommand objects used by the ground systems to develop satellite operation procedures as well as encode and decode the flow of information between the ground system and the satellite. SRDBs have been identified as a key area of research and industry as they play a major role in the design, operation, and testing of spacecraft. This paper aims to answer research questions about SRDB data exchange formats and SRDB industrial initiatives. To this end, a comprehensive survey of existing research on SRDB has been conducted. To facilitate comprehension of this survey study, a use case is presented to illustrate the various aspects discussed in the literature.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100671"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141979565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Model-based tool for the design, configuration and deployment of data-intensive applications in hybrid environments: An Industry 4.0 case study","authors":"Ricardo Dintén,&nbsp;Patricia López Martínez,&nbsp;Marta Zorrilla","doi":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100668","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jii.2024.100668","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The fourth industrial revolution advocates the reformulation of industrial processes to achieve the end-to-end (provider-customer) digitalisation of the industrial sector. As is well known, the industrial environment is very complex, where legacy systems must interoperate and integrate with modern devices and sensors. Communication among them requires specific and costly developments, so architectures based on data sharing and services implementation are considered one of the most flexible and appropriate technological solutions to gradually achieve the desired horizontal and vertical integration of the value chain. The design and deployment of data-intensive applications is not straightforward, therefore this paper proposes a model-based tool to characterise the different elements to be configured in an application and to make its deployment easier by generating configuration, orchestration and deployment files and sending them to the corresponding nodes for their execution. In few words, this article highlights the advantages of distributed and data-centric architectures to face the challenge of integration and interoperability in data-intensive complex systems and presents the extension of the RAI4 metamodel proposed in Martínez et al. (2021) that now allows specifying how, containerised or not, and where, on the cloud, fog, edge or on-premise, each service can be hosted according to its functional and non-functional requirements, mainly issues related with real-time, security and cyber physical hardware dependencies. For the sake of comprehension, a pseudo-real use case addressed to pre-process and store pollution data from environmental sensors installed in a smart city is described in detail, including different deployment settings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55975,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial Information Integration","volume":"41 ","pages":"Article 100668"},"PeriodicalIF":10.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452414X24001122/pdfft?md5=07464581fa226a2d45b80fd661915737&pid=1-s2.0-S2452414X24001122-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141993533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}