Business and Social Sciences
Artificial Intelligence Enabled Manufacturing Optimization Strategies for Enhancing Resilience and Scalability of Domestic Photovoltaic Supply Chains- A Systemic Review
Shipon Chandra Barman 1*, Md. Rezaul Haque 2
Business and Social Sciences 2 (1) 1-8 https://doi.org/10.25163/business.2110686
Submitted: 02 November 2022 Revised: 14 February 2024 Accepted: 20 February 2024 Published: 22 February 2024
Abstract
Background: Domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight into electricity for residential use, featuring solar panels, inverters (converting DC to AC), and optional batteries for storage. PV companies are experiencing various problems related to the efficiency of production, costs of production, waste of resources, and disruptions to supply chains. Many of these problems can be solved using advanced technologies, like predictive maintenance-based forecasting, digital twins, robotics, and monitoring, which will allow manufacturers to create a smart manufacturing system, boosting the efficiency and sustainability of their operations while also improving the resiliency of their domestic supply chains. Methods: An evaluation of published academic (i.e., peer-reviewed) journals, conferences, and established industrial reports dating from 2010 to 2023 was performed. All studies included had documented evidence of photovoltaic applications or quantitative evidence of AI applications improving production; decreasing costs; reducing downtime; reducing waste; and providing better overall supply chain performance. Results: Photovoltaic in manufacturing has been responsible for an increase in worldwide productivity growth of up to 28% using photovoltaic process; a reduction in operation costs by as much as 25%; and a decline of waste between about 10% and about 18%. Conclusion: Photovoltaic and AI improves the efficiency of operations, increases sustainability, and strengthens the supply chain. Artificial intelligence will create domestic supply chains while creating useful information for manufacturers as well as policymakers seeking to improve their manufacturing processes.
Keywords: Photovoltaic Supply Chains, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Manufacturing; Production Efficiency; Cost Reduction.
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