Integrating SMED and Industry 4.0 to optimize processes with plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs

Authors

Julio Cesar Méndez Bravo, University of Guayaquil, EcuadorFollow
Claudia Jeaneth Bolanos Piedrahita, University of Guayaquil, EcuadorFollow
Manuel Alberto Méndez Bravo, University of Guayaquil, EcuadorFollow
Luis Manuel Pilacuan-Bonete, University of Guayaquil, EcuadorFollow

Abstract

This article addresses the challenge of inefficient changeover processes in the Ecuadorian electronics industry by integrating the SMED methodology with selected Industry 4.0 technologies. Employing plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs and log-linear models, the research demonstrates that this integration significantly reduces changeover times, achieving up to a 68% decrease in complex lines. Key findings indicate synergistic effects between SMED and technologies like IoT and data analytics, improving standardization and adjustments, while augmented reality enhances post-changeover quality. The study contributes theoretically by applying a novel mathematical modeling approach to complex industrial systems and offers a practical, scalable solution for modernization in Ecuador and other emerging economies.

Recommended Citation

Méndez Bravo, Julio Cesar; Claudia Jeaneth Bolanos Piedrahita; Manuel Alberto Méndez Bravo; and Luis Manuel Pilacuan-Bonete. "Integrating SMED and Industry 4.0 to optimize processes with plithogenic n-SuperHyperGraphs." Neutrosophic Sets and Systems 84, 1 (2025). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/nss_journal/vol84/iss1/27