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ArticleScientific reports2024

Analysis of proper ink management impact on overall environmental equipment efficiency for sustainability.

Krzysztof Krystosiak, Aldona Kluczek, Wojciech Werpachowski

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Krzysztof KrystosiakSchool of Graphic Communications Management, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada. kkrystosiak@torontomu.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6708-4702
Aldona KluczekFaculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0156-4604
Wojciech WerpachowskiFaculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7478-6080

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Printing as a process itself generates many environmental concerns. The paper addresses ink management in terms of environmental issues in the label printing industry, focusing on its environmental implications. The goal is to demonstrate how a proper ink management system impacts overall printing process efficiency and environmental sustainability for printing companies. The paper introduces an empirical approach to managing components for label and packaging production, utilizing automatic ink dispensing systems. The results demonstrate that the proper management of ink dispensing to minimize waste in packaging printing is crucial for optimizing operating print costs, potentially reducing the amount of ink needed to prepare colors by 52% and achieving energy savings of 37%. This approach fulfills the goal of sustainability by addressing environmental, economic, and social concerns. By optimizing ink usage and energy consumption, companies can significantly reduce operating costs and enhance economic performance. Simultaneously, these practices improve product quality, meet consumer demands for sustainable packaging, and create better working conditions for employees. Future directions and practical implications for supporting operational excellence in production are also discussed.

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EfficiencyInk managementOverall equipment effectivenessPrintingSustainability

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PMID39154030
PMCPMC11330467

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