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Research Unit on Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policy
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Viability of creating an offshore wind energy cluster
Publication . Junqueira, Helena; Robaina, Margarita; Garrido, Susana; Godina, Radu; Matias, João C. O.; UNIDEMI - Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial; DEMI - Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial; MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Considering the advantages associated with the port sector concerning the potential of offshore wind energy, several international ports are aiming to achieve a solid integration in offshore wind energy clusters. This article performs an analysis of several seaports and offshore wind energy clusters in Europe to assess the feasibility of implementing an offshore wind energy cluster in the Port of Aveiro, Portugal. A deep literature review and a case study methodology were performed. Based on the analysis of the offshore energy market, and of the value chain of the company case study (ASM Offshore), it was concluded that the Portuguese market in this sector is not competitive, compared with other international markets. Nevertheless, the development of an offshore wind energy cluster could increase the included companie’s prospects, as well as dispute the growth of other companies associated with this sector. This research is relevant, because there is a lack of research that links the importance of seaports in offshore wind energy projects, in particular with a cluster structure, and because it contributes to knowledge for the development of the Aveiro region and Portugal, based on the exploitation of the renewable energy market and to the increase of related activities.
Diagnosis and TQM Strategies for Improving the Organizational Efficiency of a Consulting Company
Publication . Pimenta, Eliana; Pimentel, Carina; Godina, Radu; Azevedo, Susana Garrido; Matias, João C. O.; UNIDEMI - Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial; DEMI - Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial
Total Quality Management (TQM) is useful in both the industrial and service sectors. The purpose of this study was to increase profitability at a management consulting company by applying and improving internal operational excellence. This was accomplished using a case study. In order to overcome the problems, a prioritized plan of actions was developed by identifying the main sources of improvement. TQM strategies and the requirements of the ISO 9001: 2015 standard are followed. It was possible to observe some benefits on efficiency outcomes and small changes can provide to a company through large steps towards greater results. In a long-term perspective and considering that the performance and efficiency of the commercial has increased.
Improvement of the Logistics Flows in the Receiving Process of a Warehouse
Publication . Oliveira, Afonso Vaz de; Pimentel, Carina M. Oliveira; Godina, Radu; Matias, João Carlos de Oliveira; Garrido, Susana M. Palavra; UNIDEMI - Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial; DEMI - Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial
The present work is related to a project developed in a company dealing with the security and communication systems, fire alarms, and electronic displays sector, located in the district of Aveiro. This work aims to improve the logistics flow of material reception in the warehouse of a company by using case study research methodology. Methods: Initially, there were too many queues at reception and high throughput times. The approach used to solve these problems was balancing the workstations, with the help of industrial simulation software (Arena®) and changing the existing layout, making the queues residual in order to reduce the throughput times. Results: Considerable savings were achieved with this approach in terms of operational costs. A reduction of the throughput time by 28% is reached and a reduced number of workstations is achieved, as well as a greater capacity to receive more material without the need for further investment. Conclusions: The changes in the layout allowed improvements at the ergonomic level and greater organization (5 S’s) at the workstations, thus having a positive impact on the employees’ working conditions.
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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UIDB/04058/2020