5th International Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability
ICQIS 2024
Lisbon, June 16-19, 2024
Keynote Speakers
From Concept to Practice: Overcoming Industry 4.0 Implementation Challenges in Enterprises
Summary:
The industrial sector is at the threshold of a transformative era, marked by the integration of digital technologies across all facets of production, known as Industry 4.0. This evolution promises to redefine the landscape of global economies and production systems. Despite the potential for tremendous growth and efficiency, the transition to Industry 4.0 presents a mosaic of challenges that vary across different industries and sectors.
This lecture aims to unravel the complexities and hurdles faced by enterprises during the implementation of Industry 4.0. Drawing from multi-sectoral research and broader economic data, the presentation will provide a comprehensive analysis of the adaptation challenges and the readiness of organizations for this technological transformation. While the revolution brings forth opportunities for enhancing efficiency and productivity through automation, robotics, and virtual reality, it also requires a critical evaluation of the socio-economic and operational dimensions.
The Challenges of Digital Hospital 5.0: From Innovation4Quality, Resilience and Climate Change
Summary:
The concept of Digital Hospital 5.0 encompasses challenges related to innovation for quality improvement, resilience, and addressing the impact of climate change in healthcare settings. In this context, the term "Innovation4Quality" emphasizes the need for innovative solutions that contribute to enhancing the quality of healthcare services leveraging digital 5.0 approaches. The challenges associated with Digital Hospital 5.0 go beyond traditional concerns and extend to fostering resilience, ensuring the ability of healthcare systems to adapt and respond effectively to unforeseen disruptions. Additionally, there is a recognition of the role digital hospitals can play in addressing climate change impacts on healthcare delivery. Overall, the challenges of Digital Hospital 5.0 highlight the complex intersection of technological innovation, data-based decision-making, quality enhancement, patient engagement, resilience organization, and environmental sustainability in the healthcare sector. A set of examples will be presented and an agenda for research in this area will be discussed.
Do standards ensure sustainability
Summary:
Some years ago there was a widely recognised saying that there would be “one standard, one test method everywhere around the world”. This seems to have disappeared so what has happened? Indeed what has happened as far as standards are concerned? It is widely recognised that standards are needed in order to ensure the safety and quality of what we manufacture or what actions we perform. But any standards that do exist seem to be local or regional rather than international. As we focus more upon sustainability it would seem to be the case that standards are needed more than ever. In this talk we will explore what has happened and what the role of standards actually is or should be. We will look at whether standards are actually needed, and if so what form they should take. Do we need international standards or will local or regional be better. We will therefore look at sustainability and what the role of standards should be, and of course what actions are needed to achieve our aim.
Incorporating Sustainability and Quality Management Frameworks in Managing Construction Engineering Projects
Summary:
The construction industry plays a major role in shaping the built environment, yet it is also one of the largest contributors to environmental degradation and resource depletion. In response to the growing concerns about sustainability, there has been a pressing need to integrate sustainability principles into construction practices. Sustainability in construction encompasses various aspects, including environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic viability. Quality Management in construction projects is a crucial management tool aimed at preventing defects and ensuring high standards. Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QA/QC) are essential components of ensuring that construction projects meet specified standards and stakeholder requirements. This paper examines sustainability and the quality management frameworks in managing construction projects, and hence, exploring how the integration of sustainable practices could enhance quality control processes and ensure the delivery of environmentally responsible and resilient infrastructure. This may be achieved through more informed selection of materials, initiatives focused on recycling and reusing resources, utilization of prefabrication methods, strategies aimed at reducing waste, and adherence to environmental regulations and the globally recognized sustainability standards.
