Integrating intuitionistic fuzzy and MCDM methods for sustainable energy management in smart factories.

Improving energy efficiency is crucial for smart factories that want to meet sustainability goals and operational excellence. This study introduces a novel decision-making framework to optimize energy efficiency in smart manufacturing environments, integrating Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IFS) with Mu...

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Main Authors: Mohd Anjum, Naoufel Kraiem, Hong Min, Yousef Ibrahim Daradkeh, Ashit Kumar Dutta, Sana Shahab
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315251
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author Mohd Anjum
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Sana Shahab
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description Improving energy efficiency is crucial for smart factories that want to meet sustainability goals and operational excellence. This study introduces a novel decision-making framework to optimize energy efficiency in smart manufacturing environments, integrating Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IFS) with Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques. The proposed approach addresses key challenges, including reducing carbon footprints, managing operating costs, and adhering to stringent environmental standards. Eight essential criteria are identified, such as the use of renewable energy, the efficiency of production, and the health and safety of workers, to evaluate energy performance. Using the entropy method for criterion weighting and the CRADIS technique for alternative ranking, we prioritize a range of energy-efficient solutions. The novelty of our approach lies in its comprehensive assessment of complex real-world energy management scenarios within smart factories, offering a robust and adaptable decision-support tool. Our empirical results, validated through sensitivity analysis, show that alternative 5 delivers the most significant improvement in energy efficiency. This study provides valuable information for industry practitioners seeking to transition to more sustainable production methods and supports the broader sustainability agenda.
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spelling doaj-art-b5e1f4ffa1b942699925ca2f103edb652025-08-20T03:10:47ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01201e031525110.1371/journal.pone.0315251Integrating intuitionistic fuzzy and MCDM methods for sustainable energy management in smart factories.Mohd AnjumNaoufel KraiemHong MinYousef Ibrahim DaradkehAshit Kumar DuttaSana ShahabImproving energy efficiency is crucial for smart factories that want to meet sustainability goals and operational excellence. This study introduces a novel decision-making framework to optimize energy efficiency in smart manufacturing environments, integrating Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IFS) with Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques. The proposed approach addresses key challenges, including reducing carbon footprints, managing operating costs, and adhering to stringent environmental standards. Eight essential criteria are identified, such as the use of renewable energy, the efficiency of production, and the health and safety of workers, to evaluate energy performance. Using the entropy method for criterion weighting and the CRADIS technique for alternative ranking, we prioritize a range of energy-efficient solutions. The novelty of our approach lies in its comprehensive assessment of complex real-world energy management scenarios within smart factories, offering a robust and adaptable decision-support tool. Our empirical results, validated through sensitivity analysis, show that alternative 5 delivers the most significant improvement in energy efficiency. This study provides valuable information for industry practitioners seeking to transition to more sustainable production methods and supports the broader sustainability agenda.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315251
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title Integrating intuitionistic fuzzy and MCDM methods for sustainable energy management in smart factories.
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title_full_unstemmed Integrating intuitionistic fuzzy and MCDM methods for sustainable energy management in smart factories.
title_short Integrating intuitionistic fuzzy and MCDM methods for sustainable energy management in smart factories.
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