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Destination management organizations have a key role to play in the governance of tourism destinations, in managing destination networks and in ensuring good cooperation between stakeholders. Although, destination management organizations (DMOs) are atypical organizations, their operations are evaluated according to their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This study aims to propose a framework to improve the management of the tourist destination through an innovative approach that interconnects strategic management and Lean techniques to increase efficiency and productivity in operational processes, organizational efficiency and effectiveness at the DMO level. The framework developed in this study interconnects the analysis of the internal environment through the Value Chain and the Lean Six Sigma methods identified to be suitable for application in the management of the tourist destination. Testing of the practical application of this framework was done for Association for the Promotion and Development of Tourism (APDT), which is the DMO that ensures the management of the tourist destination of Brasov, Romania. The research contributes to the optimization of the processes at the DMO’s level. The framework developed in this study can be implemented by practitioners to improve the management of the tourist destination. The paper also offers future research directions.
Diana Foris; Adriana Florescu; Tiberiu Foris; Sorin Barabas. Improving the Management of Tourist Destinations: A New Approach to Strategic Management at the DMO Level by Integrating Lean Techniques. Sustainability 2020, 12, 10201 .
AMA StyleDiana Foris, Adriana Florescu, Tiberiu Foris, Sorin Barabas. Improving the Management of Tourist Destinations: A New Approach to Strategic Management at the DMO Level by Integrating Lean Techniques. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (23):10201.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDiana Foris; Adriana Florescu; Tiberiu Foris; Sorin Barabas. 2020. "Improving the Management of Tourist Destinations: A New Approach to Strategic Management at the DMO Level by Integrating Lean Techniques." Sustainability 12, no. 23: 10201.
The field of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) has seen in recent years a dynamic development trend and can now be considered an integral part of intelligent manufacturing systems and a basis for digital manufacturing. Developing the factory of the future in an increasingly competitive industrial environment involves the study and analysis of some FMS key elements and managerial, technical, and innovative efforts. Using a new approach, thus paper presents a material flow design methodology for flexible manufacturing systems in order to establish the optimal architecture of the analyzed system. The research offers a solution for modeling and optimizing material flows in advanced manufacturing systems. By using a dedicated analysis and simulation software, the structure of the system can be established and specific technical and economic parameters can be determined for each processing and transport capacity. Different processing scenarios will be evaluated through virtual modeling and simulations in order to increase the performance and efficiency of the system. Thus, an interactive tool useful in the design and management of flexible manufacturing lines will be developed for companies operating in the industrial sector. The application of this paper is mainly in the field of development of intelligent manufacturing systems, where the control system will make and use simulations in order to analyze current parameters and to predict the future.
Adriana Florescu; Sorin Adrian Barabas. Modeling and Simulation of a Flexible Manufacturing System—A Basic Component of Industry 4.0. Applied Sciences 2020, 10, 8300 .
AMA StyleAdriana Florescu, Sorin Adrian Barabas. Modeling and Simulation of a Flexible Manufacturing System—A Basic Component of Industry 4.0. Applied Sciences. 2020; 10 (22):8300.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdriana Florescu; Sorin Adrian Barabas. 2020. "Modeling and Simulation of a Flexible Manufacturing System—A Basic Component of Industry 4.0." Applied Sciences 10, no. 22: 8300.
The great advantages of abrasive water jet cutting (AWJC) led to a rapid development of technology. The necessity of studying the process for different materials with weld overlay layers appeared due to the more widespread use of the process of jet cutting. Also, weld overlay is used widely in order to increase the durability of products used in the automotive industry. The complexity of shape, surface integrity, rapid processing, easy programming, low costs, and large flexibility of AWJC technology depends on the optimization of functional parameters and correct setting of machinability of cutting materials is one of the most important. A method of optimizing the process is the correct identification of machinability of welded workpieces with different hardness in layers. This research presents the new method and the experiments that validate the theoretical modeling. Average difference between the theoretical and the experimental values of machinability is small and lead to accuracy of results and demonstrates that this method can be used in practice.
Sorin Adrian Barabas; Adriana Florescu. Optimization Method of Abrasive Water Jet Cutting of Welded Overlay Materials. Metals 2019, 9, 1046 .
AMA StyleSorin Adrian Barabas, Adriana Florescu. Optimization Method of Abrasive Water Jet Cutting of Welded Overlay Materials. Metals. 2019; 9 (10):1046.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSorin Adrian Barabas; Adriana Florescu. 2019. "Optimization Method of Abrasive Water Jet Cutting of Welded Overlay Materials." Metals 9, no. 10: 1046.
A topical issue globally is the development and implementation of renewable energy sources for sustainable development. To meet current requirements, the research in this paper is directed towards finding solutions to increase the performance and efficiency of wind power plants by implementing innovative solutions for hollow roller bearings developed through the use of sustainable growth programs in the field of green energy. Another solution that has the effect of increasing wind power performance consists of the implementation of a new large-size lubrication system for large-size bearings in wind energy units, which will increase their durability by developing maintenance capabilities. In this research, we will explore the possibility of introducing an innovative automated lubrication system in hollow roller bearings. The main results of the research, the innovative constructive solutions, will lead to important savings by lowering wind farm maintenance costs, increasing the durability of large bearings, and increasing the energy efficiency and yield of the whole system. The expected impact of implementing the solutions found will mainly be in the field of sustainable growth and environmental development.
Adriana Florescu; Sorin Barabas; Tiberiu Dobrescu. Research on Increasing the Performance of Wind Power Plants for Sustainable Development. Sustainability 2019, 11, 1266 .
AMA StyleAdriana Florescu, Sorin Barabas, Tiberiu Dobrescu. Research on Increasing the Performance of Wind Power Plants for Sustainable Development. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (5):1266.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdriana Florescu; Sorin Barabas; Tiberiu Dobrescu. 2019. "Research on Increasing the Performance of Wind Power Plants for Sustainable Development." Sustainability 11, no. 5: 1266.
The carburizing process is described by the reaction between environment atmosphere and metal surface followed by carbon transfer in a metal matrix. The main issue of heat treatment consist in ensuring the carburizing controlled atmosphere with a superior carbon potential level than metal surface of steel, in the carburizing furnace at a temperature that ensures process development. Obtaining carbon nanofibers relatively easily led to a new carburizing treatment, in the atmosphere full of carbon nanofibers. The use of nanomaterials for carburizing requires less time and best diffusion. The most common area of carbon concentration and residual austenite presence, the edges and corners are sensible reduced, the hardness is higher than the hardness obtained in regular carburizing treatment. Experiments made on samples of steel SAE 3310 have demonstrated the beneficial role of the presence of carbon nanofibers in carburizing atmosphere. It has developed the conclusion that the carburized layer properties depend on the amount of carbon nanofibers, during carburizing.
S A Barabas; A Florescu; F Sarbu. Surface analysis of SAE 3310 carburized steel in environment saturated with carbon nanofibers. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2018, 399, 012003 .
AMA StyleS A Barabas, A Florescu, F Sarbu. Surface analysis of SAE 3310 carburized steel in environment saturated with carbon nanofibers. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 2018; 399 (1):012003.
Chicago/Turabian StyleS A Barabas; A Florescu; F Sarbu. 2018. "Surface analysis of SAE 3310 carburized steel in environment saturated with carbon nanofibers." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 399, no. 1: 012003.
The flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is as complex whole, raises concerns regarding the configuration and dimensioning, as well as on the conditions for implementation. The scientific researches in this paper, are directed towards the study and analysis of flexible manufacturing systems, in order to know their behaviour and performances as well, and if possible, even before their physical realization, and to establish the scientific basis for sizing, configuration and simulation patterns of flexile manufacturing systems. The ARENA simulation software can describe the complex interactions between resources and processes that take place within a FMS, a system of discrete events. In the simulation phase, evaluation of performance criteria allows the introduction of planning strategies in the use of system resources. After developing these models the verification and validation of the models, confirms their validity. The researches will be also extended in the domain of flexible manufacturing systems management and control in real and virtual environment.
Adriana Florescu; Sorin Adrian Barabas. Simulation Tool for Assessing the Performance of a Flexible Manufacturing System. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2018, 398, 012023 .
AMA StyleAdriana Florescu, Sorin Adrian Barabas. Simulation Tool for Assessing the Performance of a Flexible Manufacturing System. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 2018; 398 (1):012023.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdriana Florescu; Sorin Adrian Barabas. 2018. "Simulation Tool for Assessing the Performance of a Flexible Manufacturing System." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 398, no. 1: 012023.
MATEC Web of Conferences, open access proceedings in Materials science, Engineering and Chemistry
Sorin Barabas; Adriana Florescu; Flavius Sarbu. Study of hydrodynamic behaviour of large bearings depending on the viscosity of the lubricant. MATEC Web of Conferences 2017, 121, 03003 .
AMA StyleSorin Barabas, Adriana Florescu, Flavius Sarbu. Study of hydrodynamic behaviour of large bearings depending on the viscosity of the lubricant. MATEC Web of Conferences. 2017; 121 ():03003.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSorin Barabas; Adriana Florescu; Flavius Sarbu. 2017. "Study of hydrodynamic behaviour of large bearings depending on the viscosity of the lubricant." MATEC Web of Conferences 121, no. : 03003.