Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga

Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga
Federal University of São Carlos | UFSCar · Department of Production Engineering

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Introduction
Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga currently works at the Department of Production Engineering, Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Gilberto does research in Industrial Engineering. Their current project is 'Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy in Logistics/supply chain management'.
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March 2009 - present
Federal University of São Carlos
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Publications (113)
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This research addresses a significant gap in the academi literature: the lack of robust tools for quantifying employee involvement in Lean Manufacturing (LM). This shortfall is critical, as employee involvement is a cornerstone of LM's success. To address this deficiency, our study creates a comprehensive measurement scale designed to assess and en...
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Purpose The integration of blockchain technology (BT) in supply chain management (SCM) is at the forefront of technological advancements, yet it faces significant barriers that hinder its widespread adoption. This study aims to delve into these challenges, employing the diffusion of innovations (DOI) theory to systematically investigate and propose...
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The integration of blockchain technology (BT) in supply chain management (SCM) is at the forefront of technological advancements, yet it faces significant barriers that hinder its widespread adoption. This study aims to delve into these challenges, employing the diffusion of innovations (DOI) theory to systematically investigate and propose a strat...
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Purpose This paper aims to explore global research on individuals’ awareness and behaviours related to the Circular Economy, aiming to deepen the understanding of how people engage with and contribute to CE practices. Design/methodology/approach Using a systematic literature review (SLR), this study methodically collects, codifies, analyses, synth...
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This study examines the effects of heightened awareness of circular economy (CE) principles on individuals' evaluations of sustainable development within Brazil's resource‐rich yet environmentally challenged context. Employing social learning theory (SLT) as our theoretical framework, we investigate how increased knowledge of CE influences individu...
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Purpose This paper aims to identify the interrelationships among critical factors for digital servitization (DS) implementation. Design/methodology/approach A multi-method research was used. Critical factors for a successful DS implementation were identified using a systematic literature review and expert interviews. The interpretive structural mo...
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The acceleration of new product development (NPD) and market introduction is essential for companies to maintain competitiveness, enhance customer base, and achieve financial success. While the existing literature addresses time-to-market (TTM) reduction factors in a scattered manner, focusing on aspects like supplier and customer involvement, lead...
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Crisis times result in supply chain instabilities but represent a unique opportunity to test organizational theories and measure the effectiveness of management approaches in exceptional times. The main goal of this research is to study the role of lean manufacturing (LM) to improve the company’s response in times of unprecedented crisis and in fac...
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This study conducts a systematic literature review to investigate the state of the art of Cleaner Production (CP) across various dimensions. First, we categorize and discuss CP practices within distinct domains, including Product Change, Change Input Materials, Technology Change, Reuse Material On‐site, and Improved Housekeeping. Subsequentially, w...
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Research objective: Leadership and culture are critical dimensions to understanding organizational dynamics. This article analyses the effect of leadership on organizational culture at the National Institute of Social Security in Brazil. The study also identifies the predominant types of leadership through the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire a...
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In recent years, lean manufacturing (LM) has been used to improve the operational performance of organisations by improving the productivity, quality and profitability of their operations. However, some authors claim that these organisations are struggling to implement and maintain lean initiatives in a sustainable way over time. This paper propose...
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A growing number of papers addressing blockchain to supply chain management has been found, extending the range for scholars and practitioners aiming to comprehend the state of the art is in this emerging field. Thus, we depict the current state of the art of blockchain in supply chain management and identify the main gaps to be explored in order t...
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This research aims to identify the primary practices that drive employee involvement efforts in lean manufacturing. We adopted a multi-method study methodology based on two methodological phases. First, we identified a preliminary listing of practices by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Second, this list has been validated by seven...
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Humanity has faced many crises in the past, such as pandemics, wars, and economic crises, and other crises are certain to come in the future; however, emerging technologies have a role to play in improving companies' resilience in the face of such crises. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to human, technological, and managerial constraint...
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Purpose Considering the high impacts caused by manufacturers on sustainability, this research aims to analyse how Brazilian manufacturing companies deal with sustainability issues. To do this, sustainability parameters are analysed to verify possible improvement opportunities. Design/methodology/approach This research uses Technique for Order of P...
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Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on startups performance and the moderating effects played by several resilience-related startup characteristics during times of crisis. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this, 94 Brazil-based startups were surveyed, and multivariate data techniques (PLS-SEM) were applied....
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Purpose This study aims to examine the determinants of consumer behavioral intention to use the restaurant, concert and education services online during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) was tested via structural equation modeling...
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Several studies in the literature have already analyzed the role of adopting technologies in road freight transportation, encompassing mainly information and communication technologies (ICTs) and intelligent transportation systems (ITSs). However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no studies have sought to identify technology-enabled capabilit...
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Potential solutions emerge with the fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. The global supply chain requires greater traceability and transparency to ensure product security, efficient management and sustainable performance. However, traditional supply chains face several...
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The blockchain was initially developed for use in the banking sector. However, over time, different areas of knowledge have adopted these technologies, including transportation operations. This use of blockchain in the transport sector is mainly due to the ability of this technology to enable the data generated by these activities to be reliable. I...
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Purpose The challenges of digital transformation (DT) have gained attention from both academics and practitioners, as more manufacturing companies are seeking digital technology implementation. This study, therefore, aims to identify the challenges of DT in manufacturing companies and propose new research directions. Design/methodology/approach A...
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Quality tools such as Kano’s model, SERVQUAL, and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) have been used to design and improve services. Although these tools can be used separately, their integration can provide a deep analysis of the service quality, generating opportunities for its improvement. However, the effective integration of these tools requires...
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Lean Manufacturing (LM) implementation is about cultural and behavioural change at all levels of an organisation, which can be seen as the essence of leadership. This study aims to identify the main Lean leadership competencies and establish the relationships among them. First, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted in which the Lean le...
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The effect of combined Lean Production (LP) and Cleaner Production (CP) on Environmental and Operational Performance in emerging economies’ industries has not yet been studied. To address this gap, this work explores the effect of LP and CP practices on Environmental and Operational performance. A sample of 208 Brazilian organizations provided a se...
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The ascension of technology and evolution of productive processes indicate that leadership must evolve to direct organizations in the transition to the fourth industrial revolution. The main purpose of this article is to study the existing relationship between the competencies of Lean leaders and the competencies of current leaders in Industry 4.0....
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Purpose – This paper aims to provide a Systematic Literature Review on process capability indices for profile data. Design/methodology/approach – A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was carried out, where the Web of Science, ProQuest and Scopus databases were searched, and articles from accessible academic journals, written in English and publishe...
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Cleaner Production (CP) is defined as a continuous application of an integrated environmental strategy applied to production, processes and services to increase production efficiency and reduce risks to the environment and people. A lot of survey research has been investigating the adoption level of CP practices around the globe. Despite their cont...
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Reduced time-to-market (TTM) is mandatory in new product development, especially in uncertain environments. The capabilities for reducing TTM are well known in the literature. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study aims to present the mutual influence between these capabilities and drivers for reducing TTM. Moreover, this subject is insuff...
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Purpose This study aimed to find factors influencing the acceptance of telemedicine for adults in Brazil. Moreover, it investigates the moderating role of disease complexity and the generational digital divide phenomenon on the intention to use the telemedicine service. Design/methodology/approach A quasi-experiment was employed. Primary data were...
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This article aims to examine the performance measurement practices implemented by ombudsman offices of Brazilian public higher education institutions (BPHEI) and their impact on the ombudsman's effectiveness. Data collection involved a survey method, and the structural equation modelling technique was used to test the research hypothesis. The resul...
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One of the important technologies in Industry 4.0 is Additive Manufacturing, which makes it possible to manufacture objects layer by layer continuously or incrementally. Circular economy aims to improve resource efficiency, leading to an evolution from the current linear model of extraction, transformation, and elimination to the model where resour...
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Additive manufacturing (AM) is considered an emerging Industry 4.0 technology with the potential to significantly change operations and supply chain management. In this context, this study aims to explore the effects of AM adoption on how companies conduct business. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review including 136 papers was condu...
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This article proposes a model of antecedents and consequences of student satisfaction in Higher Technical-Vocational Education (HTVE) colleges. To validate the model, a survey was conducted with 505 students enrolled in Brazilian HTVE colleges. Structural equation modelling was used to investigate the constructs and their relations. Results indicat...
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Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma initiatives (L&SSi) have been adopted by different industry and service sectors to improve companies' performance and competitiveness; however, adoption in the food industry is still very low. The sector lacks familiarity with the L&SSi initiatives; it views “quality” as a safety and hygiene factor, which is one c...
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Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a hybrid initiative that identifies customer desires, eliminates wastes and reduces variability. It combines Six Sigma's structured problem solving using statistical tools with lean operation's emphasis on flow improvement. Prior studies have developed scales to measure Lean or Six Sigma, but have not developed a measurement...
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The adoption of Cleaner Production (CP) consists in taking preventive actions of one or more Cleaner Production practices; the most common are the reduction of emissions, efficient use of water, energy, and reuse of waste. This research identified in the literature 31 Cleaner Production practices and, through a survey in multinational textile indus...
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Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of the servitization on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil. Design/methodology/approach The study uses data from Brazilian SMEs and applies partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the research hypotheses. Findings The findings suggest a positi...
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Purpose - This study aims to examine the impact of the servitization on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil. Design/methodology/approach -The study uses data from Brazilian SMEs and applies partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the research hypotheses. Findings - The findings suggest a pos...
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The quality of the agri-food product, as well as the attributes that define it, has been developed for decades, where discussions around the theme turned to questions related to the standardization of attributes. It should be noted that the theoretical lines associated with the theme are derived from production systems models where production produ...
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The main objective of this study was to identify the main characteristics of risk management in the automotive supply chain in Brazil, considering companies in the first and second tiers. This objective was achieved through the proposition of three hypotheses that were tested based on a survey of 211 auto parts producers scattered throughout the co...
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the adoption of lean practices by manufacturing companies in regions of low economic and technological development and to compare findings with previous studies from more developed regions highlighting important contextual differences. The paper uses the contingency theory to explore how contextual va...
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This article makes a case for the importance of exploring patterns in the relationship between the adoption of lean manufacturing practices and business performance. This relationship has been described as ambiguous, because it has variously appeared to be positive, insignificant, and negative. Accordingly, this article tests this relationship for...
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The study proposes the development of a framework that can take advantage of the Design and Analysis of Computer Experiments (DACE) more efficiently. The need for rapid product development cycles creates a demand for tools that aid in decision making. One of these tools is Computer Aided Engineering which uses the Finite Element Method that require...
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This research develops a relational model between institutional pressures to adopt Cleaner Production and the environmental, economic and operational performance impacts of such practices. Thus, by using a survey with a sample of two hundred and eight (208) Brazilian industrial companies, it was possible to evaluate the principal motivators driving...
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Assessment and measurement of performance in academic libraries are well established. However, in developing countries such as Brazil, this has not been fully explored. This study aims to contribute to the knowledge by investigating practices of measuring library performance in Brazilian public academic libraries and analyzing their relationship...
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The motivation for this study comes from the need of companies to become more sustainable and to find out how the integration of management systems can contribute to this. The present paper aims to investigate whether the maturity of integrated management system is related to a better sustainable performance. It could be expected that an increase i...
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Assessment and measurement of performance in academic libraries are well established. However, in developing countries such as Brazil, this has not been fully explored. This study aims to contribute to the knowledge by investigating practices of measuring library performance in Brazilian public academic libraries and analyzing their relationship wi...
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This research investigates the application of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) practices by enterprises in Brazil, Europe, and the USA. QRM is a management concept that focuses on time as the key factor in competitive manufacturing, particularly in customer-oriented Engineer and Make to Order (ETO/MTO) production environments. A literature review...
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This paper helps to contribute to reducing the research gap concerning the adoption of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices in small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). An analysis of 14 SME in the chemical sector was performed using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to examine the relationships between combinations of conditions set...
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The number of companies certified in management systems has been constantly increased. Some of the most recognized management systems are: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 e OHSAS 18001. Researchers indicate that the use of these management systems contributes to sustainability. A survey was done with 189 Brazilian companies. It was possible to conclude that co...
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This study aimed to identify post-graduation student’s work values - in a Brazilian federal university and the differences of these values and the relationship with variables such as gender and type of organization. For this, data were collected through a survey using an adaptation of the Revised Work Values Scale (WVS-R). A descriptive, explorator...
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A literatura refere-se à extensão da gestão ambientalmente correta ao longo da cadeia de suprimentos como o conceito de Gestão Ambiental em Cadeia de Suprimentos (GACS). Este estudo teve como objetivo realizar duas revisões sistemáticas da literatura a fim de i) verificar quais são os estudos existentes que envolvem as pressões que levam à adoção d...
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Over the past few decades, companies have shown growing concerns in relation to the environmental impact of their manufacturing activities. Green supply chain management (GSCM) has been considered by the manufacturers as a feasible option to reduce the environmental impact of operations while simultaneously improving their operational performance....
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This article aims to identify factors influencing the customer satisfaction of Service as Service (SaaS) and proposes a set of indicators that can be used to measure it. The research was conducted using a survey and statistical analysis on client accounts of one of the major IT companies in the world. The results allowed proposing six factors for a...
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The main goal of this research is to identify whether companies that have implemented the Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) approach have full knowledge of the QRM principles or have merely applied the elements (principles and tools) that have a close relationship with Lean Manufacturing. Based on a review of the literature regarding the QRM princ...