Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm <div align="justify"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">The Brazilian Journal of Operations &amp; Production Management (BJO&amp;PM), ISSN (Online): 2237-8960, is an international and open-access journal that providing a platform for publishing applied researches. As an open access journal, articles in BJO&amp;PM will always be freely available online and readily accessible. This means that your work will be recognized and can be searched in Google Scholar, Sumários.org, Diadorim and Web of Knowledge. The journal is dedicated towards dissemination of knowledge related to the advancement in scientific research.</span></div> <div class="gmail_default"> </div> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">BJO&amp;PM promote and disseminate the knowledge by publishing original research findings, review articles and short communications in the broad field of Engineering. The BJO&amp;PM welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published approximately after acceptance. All articles published in BJO&amp;PM will be peer-reviewed. </span></div> <div class="gmail_default"> </div> <div class="gmail_default">Brazilian Journal of Operations and Production Management (ISSN (Online): 2237-8960) is a Journal of <a href="http://www.abepro.org.br/indexsub.asp?ss=40" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ABEPRO - Brazilian Association of Production Engineering</a>. BJO&amp;PM mission is to provide an internationally respected stream for original and relevant research.</div> <div class="gmail_default"> </div> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Only articles in English are considered for submission and publication.</span></div> </div> en-US <p>Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:</p> <p>- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" target="_new">Creative Commons Attribution License</a> that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> <p>- Authors must have a written permission from any third-party materials used in the article, such as figures and graphics. The permission must explicitly allow authors to use the materials. The permission should be submitted with the article, as a supplementary file.</p> <p>- Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.</p> <p>- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) after BJO&amp;PM publishes it (See <a href="http://opcit.eprints.org/oacitation-biblio.html" target="_new">The Effect of Open Access</a>).</p> bjopm.journal@gmail.com (Editorial Team (BJO&PM)) bjopm.journal@gmail.com (BJO&PM Team) Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:36:03 -0300 OJS 3.3.0.13 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Evaluating the efficiency of financial resource transformation into ESG performance https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2467 <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Purpose: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">To evaluate the efficiency of transforming financial resources into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) results by German companies in the Industrial Machinery and Equipment sector from 2018 to 2022 through Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) application.</span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Design/methodology/approach: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">This study applies DEA to assess the efficiency of companies in the M&amp;E sector, using data from the Refinitiv platform for the 2018–2022 period. The analysis is framed in the resource-based view (RBV) theory and incorporates qualitative benchmarking through Porter’s Five Forces framework.</span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Findings:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> Nordex SE and SGL Carbon SE emerged as ESG efficiency benchmarks despite financial constraints, while Siemens AG stood out as a sectoral reference due to its market leadership, consistent performance, and strong integration of sustainability into corporate strategy.</span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Research limitations/implications: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">The study is limited by its five-year scope, which includes the Covid-19 pandemic period, and by its focus solely on German companies, potentially limiting broader applicability.</span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Practical implications: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">The study identifies practices and performance patterns among leading firms that can inform ESG-related decision-making in the industrial machinery and equipment sector.</span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Originality/value: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">This study introduces a novel approach by combining DEA alongside qualitative analyses to benchmark and assess ESG-driven competitive advantages, offering an innovative perspective on the effective allocation of financial resources toward ESG objectives in the M&amp;E sector.</span></p> Mateus Vilela Peloso Vasconcelos, Ícaro Guilherme Félix da Cunha, Cecilia Loretti Paiva, Guilherme Augusto Roiz, Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento Rebelatto Copyright (c) 2025 Mateus Vilela Peloso Vasconcelos, Ícaro Guilherme Félix da Cunha, Cecilia Loretti Paiva, Guilherme Augusto Roiz, Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento Rebelatto http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2467 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0300 Enhancing firm performance with supply chain risk management and supply chain resilience https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2655 <p><strong>Goal</strong>: This study aims to investigate how supply chain risk management (SCRM) impacts firm performance (FP) in Karawo MSMEs, while also considering the mediating role of supply chain resilience (SCR) and the moderating influence of supply chain digitalization (SCD).</p> <p><strong>Design/Methodology/Approach:</strong> This study develops a theoretical framework to analyze the influence of supply chain risk management on financial performance, based on resource-based theory (RBT). The analysis involved data collected from 195 micro, small, and medium enterprises in Gorontalo province, utilizing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the theoretical hypothesis.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>: The findings indicate that demand risk management (DRM) and regulatory risk management (RRM) substantially enhance FP and systemic capital requirements (SCR). Furthermore, SCR serves as an intermediary in the relationship between SCRM and FP. This study also determined that SCD does not exert a beneficial moderating influence on the connection between SCRM and SCR.</p> <p><strong>Practical implications:</strong> This study assists MSMEs in enhancing performance via supply chain resilience. This study further on prior research in the SCM field by establishing a theoretical framework that connects DRM and RRM to risk management.</p> <p><strong>Originality/Value:</strong> This research elucidates the impacts of DRM and RRM that influence SCR, grounded in RBT. Secondly, SCR is presented as an intermediary phase connecting SCRM and FP, elucidating the internal mechanism linking the two. This study further examines the role of the SCD component in the link between SCRM and SCR.</p> Moh Ramdhan Arif Kaluku, Sumiati Sumiati, Ainur Rofiq, Djumilah Hadiwidjojod Copyright (c) 2025 Moh Ramdhan Arif Kaluku, Sumiati Sumiati, Ainur Rofiq, Djumilah Hadiwidjojod http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2655 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0300 Remote work management https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2526 <p><strong>Goal</strong>: The study took research dealing with remote work management and how it is solved, taking into account efficiency of leadership, communication strategies, use of technological tools, and their impact on team performance and work-life balance.</p> <p><strong>Design/methodology/approach:</strong> The research followed a quantitative design and comprised including survey tools on questionnaire, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>: The results show that presence of effective leadership leads to a doubling of virtual team performance with a cross-path (path coefficient = 0.45, P&lt;0.001). Remote work tools alone could enhance productivity (path coefficient = 0.40, P&lt;0.001), while proper communication is another way to solve some of remote work challenges (path coefficient = -0.35, P&lt;0.001). The main result of present study was that flexible work arrangements lead to a better work-life balance (path coefficient = 0.50, P&lt;0.001) and employee engagement is a mediator between leadership and productivity (path coefficient = 0.55, P&lt;0.001).</p> <p><strong>Limitations of the investigation</strong>: Representativeness of sample may be limited and there may be differences in remote work management practices in different industries and companies.</p> <p><strong>Practical implications</strong>: The findings discussed may be a tool for organization to review their methods and bring remote teamwork to a more successful stage through improved leadership, use of technology, and communication strategies for better productivity and well-being of employees.</p> <p><strong>Originality/value</strong>: This research aids managers in coping with off-site work. That is done by employing theories and then checking them empirically which are then used in discussion for remote work management moments and employee satisfaction issues.</p> Shah Mehmood Wagan, Sidra Sidra Copyright (c) 2025 Shah Mehmood Wagan, Sidra Sidra http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2526 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0300 Control charts for monitoring process with time trend https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2417 <p><strong>Purpose</strong>: Statistical process monitoring has been a relevant practice incorporated into quality management systems. In a controlled process, the variabilities of statistical parameter estimates are expected to fluctuate within a pattern over time. Whenever this pattern is not identified, the root causes must be identified, and the necessary actions should be taken. However, there are situations where special causes are present but not practically significant. Recent studies on profile monitoring have tailored solutions for efficiently detecting trends and seasonality in high-capability processes. This paper proposes using profile curves and statistical modelling based on the location control chart approach.</p> <p><strong>Design/methodology/approach:</strong> Our research was carried out using decision-prescriptive models and the Design Science Research approach to identify solutions for real and complex problems. Additionally, the modeling and simulation method was utilized to assist in developing, analyzing, and testing the model, which was classified as an artifact.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The modeling results clearly demonstrate that utilizing location control charts and modified graphs is essential in defining equipment adjustments. This approach guarantees the minimum acceptable capacity and maximizes the use of productive resources.</p> <p><strong>Originality</strong>: This study provides novel opportunities for developing and implementing control charts in systems that do not conform to the principles of randomness but rather display intricate temporal patterns. This is particularly relevant in the context of Quality 4.0, where real-time data collection is pervasive.</p> Pedro Carlos Oprime, Damaris Chieregato Vicentin, Juliano Endrigo Sordan Copyright (c) 2025 Pedro Carlos Oprime, Damaris Chieregato Vicentin, Juliano Endrigo Sordan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2417 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0300 Work in the brazilian judiciary https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2788 <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Goal: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">The management of the Brazilian Judiciary has been undergoing transformations with the digitalization and certification of its work processes, aimed at improving the quality of its services, including accessibility, relevance and transparency of information, simplicity of formalities and speed. In this context, ergonomic issues that arise are highlighted. </span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Design / Methodology / Approach: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">This research opts for a case study based on the ergonomic work analysis (EWA) of an Organizational Unit (OU) of the Brazilian Judiciary. The focus of the study is on the challenges to the adaptive capacity of employees and managers, with an emphasis on the impact of the new management of the Brazilian judiciary. </span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Results: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">The research identifies risks to workers' health and productivity due to the intensification of the workload and the breakdown of the boundaries between work and non-work time. In order to mitigate these risks, ergonomic interventions were proposed, concluding with the role of ergonomics as an auxiliary tool for the humanized management of the Brazilian Judiciary. </span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Limitations of the investigation: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">The application of EWA in a judicial unit involves the subjectivity of the researcher in drawing up the instrument and <s>the</s> peculiarity of <s>the</s> profile of the sample used. </span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Practical implications: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">These are related to advances in the identification of knowledge regarding the contribution of ergonomics to improving productivity and quality and guaranteeing the health and safety of judicial workers.</span></p> <p class="RESUMOBJO"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Originality / Value: </span></strong><span lang="EN-US">Among results of this research, the importance of issues concerning the areas of workers' health and safety stands out, contributing to the Organization's strategic plan in fulfilling its institutional and social functions. </span></p> Ivany Terezinha Rocha Yparraguirre, Gilson Brito Alves Lima, Luís Perez Zotes, Valmir Martins de Oliveira Copyright (c) 2025 Ivany Terezinha Rocha Yparraguirre, Gilson Brito Alves Lima, Luís Perez Zotes, Valmir Martins de Oliveira http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2788 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0300 Analysis of the product development process to reduce lead time in the engineering sector of a metal-mechanical industry https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2610 <p><strong>Goal</strong>: This study aims to optimize the product development process (PDP) in the engineering sector of a metal-mechanical industry by applying Lean Manufacturing principles and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to reduce lead time and improve process efficiency.</p> <p><strong>Design / Methodology / Approach:</strong> A case study was conducted using direct observation, data collection, and VSM to map the current state of the PDP. Waste points were identified, and improvement proposals were developed based on Lean principles. A future-state VSM was then proposed to evaluate potential optimizations.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>: Implementing Lean tools led to a 39.13% reduction in lead time and a 15.6% decrease in cycle time, improving overall efficiency by approximately 5%. Process standardization and better information flow also enhanced decision-making and waste reduction.</p> <p><strong>Limitations of the investigation:</strong> The study was conducted within a specific industry sector, which may limit the generalizability of the results to other industries with different production characteristics. Moreover, some proposed improvements require further validation through long-term implementation and monitoring.</p> <p><strong>Practical implications</strong>: The findings provide actionable insights for industries aiming to streamline their PDP, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance competitiveness by adopting Lean practices. The approach can be adapted to similar manufacturing environments seeking process optimization.</p> <p><strong>Originality / Value</strong>: This research contributes to the literature by demonstrating the integration of VSM with PDP in a metal-mechanical industry, providing empirical evidence of its effectiveness in reducing lead time and enhancing process performance. The study highlights the relevance of Lean principles in product development beyond traditional manufacturing settings.</p> Iandora Luiza Goettems, Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria Correa, Jones Luís Schaefer, Fernanda Araujo Pimentel Peres, Ismael Cristofer Baierle Copyright (c) 2025 Iandora Luiza Goettems, Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria Correa, Jones Luís Schaefer, Fernanda Araujo Pimentel Peres, Ismael Cristofer Baierle http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/2610 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0300