Cloud manufacturing

a promising approach to manufacturing project management

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/gep.v15i2.25732

Keywords:

Cloud Manufacturing, project management, productivity, customization

Abstract

The objective of this article was to map technological solutions with application in Cloud Manufacturing. A search was conducted in the Espacenet database and as a result of the search, 27 patents were obtained and these were classified into seven groups of technological solutions: Solutions based on Internet of Things or Industrial Internet of Things, which use connected devices to collect and transmit data from machines and equipment; Fault detection solutions, which use data analysis to identify potential problems before they occur; Customer customization solutions, which allow the production of customized products according to the specific needs of customers; Solutions using machine learning, which automate tasks and improve decision making; Solutions using distributed ledger technology (Blockchain), which ensure the security and reliability of data sharing; Solutions using heterogeneous clouds, which allow the integration of different Cloud Computing environments; and Solutions aimed at solving problems with a focus on equipment, which improve the efficiency and reliability of equipment. The solutions from the analyzed patents contribute to the field of manufacturing project management, as they allow for improved productivity, flexibility, efficiency and sustainability, as well as increased competitiveness for companies.

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Author Biographies

Delcio dos Santos Merencio, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR)

Engenheiro de Produção.

Gustavo Grander, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR)

Doutor em Administração pela Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Mestre em Administração pela Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE), Especialista (MBA) em Gerenciamento de Projetos pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) e Engenheiro de Produção pela Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (UTFPR). Atualmente é professor de cursos de graduação e pós-graduação na Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) e professor de pós-graduação na Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE). Possui experiência profissional nos setores de tecnologia da informação, farmacêutico, metalúrgico e de móveis.

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Published

2024-07-11

How to Cite

Merencio, D. dos S., & Grander, G. (2024). Cloud manufacturing: a promising approach to manufacturing project management. Revista De Gestão E Projetos, 15(2), 380–401. https://doi.org/10.5585/gep.v15i2.25732