Information system development for increased production process sustainability planning

Abstract

The current era is characterized by rapid developing in all areas of society, but the most rapid expansion is in the field of science, knowledge, and technology. Galloping accessibility of the novel materials and technologies creates requirements of complex evaluation of their deployment to obtain economic and ecological sustainability. The authors of the paper present a proposal for a methodology enabling an effective decision-making process when choosing material and technological processes suitable for the manufacturing of products. This methodology was developed to enable the efficient evaluation of a wide range of materials, manufacturing technologies, including existing additive and hybrid and with focus on future and emerging technologies, too. The evaluation focuses on sustainability approach to minimize negative social and environmental impact while ensuring the required level of safety and profitability.