Sustainable Manufacturing Practices in Bus Body Production
- Ajay Pratap Singh
- Aug 9, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 6, 2023
Mr Dheeraj Kumar
Abstract
This research paper explores the critical area of sustainable manufacturing practices in bus body production. With the growing urgency of environmental concerns and the global emphasis on sustainable development, the bus manufacturing industry faces both challenges and opportunities. The paper delves into the current sustainable practices, examining the use of eco-friendly materials, energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, emissions reduction, and social responsibility within the sector. Furthermore, it identifies challenges such as high initial costs, technological limitations, regulatory hurdles, and resistance to change that impede progress. Additionally, the paper highlights emerging sustainable manufacturing techniques like 3D printing, Internet of Things, life cycle analysis, and collaborative robots. Through a comprehensive review of current practices and forward-looking insights into emerging trends, this paper offers a vital contribution to the understanding of sustainable bus body production. It serves as both a reflection of the state of the industry and a roadmap for future innovation, aligning bus manufacturing with global sustainability objectives and setting the stage for continued advancement in this essential field.
Keywords
Sustainable Manufacturing, Bus Body Production, Eco-friendly Materials, Energy Efficiency, Waste Management, Water Conservation, Emissions Reduction, Social Responsibility, Regulatory Compliance, 3D Printing, Internet of Things (IoT), Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Collaborative Robots (Cobots), Renewable Energy, Alternative Materials
July-Dec 2023, Volume 1