Vinodh Sekar, Chandra Vinoth and Sarangan Sundaram
– The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive model for fitness evaluation and to determine fitness index using fuzzy methods.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive model for fitness evaluation and to determine fitness index using fuzzy methods.
Design/methodology/approach
The conceptual model for fitness evaluation was developed by literature review. The case study was conducted in an Indian pump manufacturing company. The assessment of fitness index was done using multi-grade fuzzy and fuzzy logic approaches. The fitness index was computed. The obstacles were identified and analysed for improvements.
Findings
The fitness index was found to be 6.8724 which revealed that the organization was fit. Euclidean distance method was used to match fitness index with fitness level. The weaker attributes were identified and proposals were derived for improvements.
Research limitations/implications
The developed model was test implemented in a single manufacturing organization. The study could be extended for other organizations in future.
Practical implications
The case study was conducted in an Indian pump manufacturing organization. The insights derived from the study have practical propensity.
Originality/value
The model for fitness evaluation and assessment of fitness index were original and novel contributions of the authors.
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S. Vinoth and Nidhi Srivastava
In recent years, the retail landscape has undergone a seismic shift, transforming into a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem where consumers seamlessly traverse physical and digital…
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In recent years, the retail landscape has undergone a seismic shift, transforming into a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem where consumers seamlessly traverse physical and digital realms. This shift has given rise to the omnipresent force known as Omni-channel retailing. This chapter aims to delve into the intricacies of Omni-channel retail strategies, exploring how businesses can leverage this paradigm to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and drive sustainable growth. Omni-channel retail strategies encompass a range of approaches aimed at providing customers with a seamless and integrated shopping experience across various channels. These strategies can be categorized into several key areas, each involving specific modern technologies to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
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Ragab K. Abdel-Magied, Mohamed F. Aly and Heba I. Elkhouly
The fiber orientation is considered one of the important parameters that have an effect on the characteristics of composites. This paper aims to investigate the effect of fiber…
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Purpose
The fiber orientation is considered one of the important parameters that have an effect on the characteristics of composites. This paper aims to investigate the effect of fiber orientation on the abrasive wear of the glass-epoxy (G-E) composites with different silicon carbide (SiC) filler weights (Wt.%).
Design/methodology/approach
The wear rate of glass fiber reinforced with angle-ply 0º, ±45º and 90º is discussed. The G-E composites with different weights of SiC filler at angle ±45º are considered. Hand lay-up technique was adopted for specimen preparation. The influence of effective parameters such as filler Wt. %, normal load, abrasive size and abrading distance on the wear rate was presented and discussed.
Findings
Experimental tests including pin on disk, micro-hardness and scanning electron microscope were carried out to investigate the composite characteristics.
Originality/value
The experimental results showed that the resistance wear was superior in case of ±45º fiber orientations. A validation of the experimental results using Taguchi approach to verify the optimal wear rate parameters was presented.