Measuring the possibility of smart production application for sustainable production performance

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the extent to which the Iraqi industrial environment is keeping pace with technological progress. It also attempts to show the role of smart production in environmental sustainability. Using the case study methodology, this paper examines the possibility of applying smart production techniques at an Iraqi factory, Ezz Factory / General Company for electric and Electronics Industries. In addition, this work checks the technical, economic, social, and environmental effects by measuring the gap between the standard conditions as determined by the checklist developed for this purpose and the actual real application of all the smart production dimensions in the factory. Previous works used interviews with many managers and technicians through their field visits to gather information and to check many documents. The assessments showed a gap of 50%. Based on the result, the researchers reached several conclusions, the most important of which is that the factory is interested in developing and extending the environmentally friendly production of solar panels. Another important conclusion is the acceptable level of sustainable production performances without a smart production line.