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How do SWARA and BWM MCDM methods assist footwear manufacturers? Optimize Circular Economy Production Strategically


SWARA and BWM act as high-precision navigational tools for footwear manufacturers transitioning to a circular economy. These multi-criteria decision-making methods quantitatively evaluate the complex drivers and challenges involved in production upgrades, converting subjective expert experience into actionable mathematical data. By identifying high-priority improvement points, they allow companies to scientifically select resource-saving technologies that yield the best economic returns.

Implementing a circular economy involves navigating conflicting goals and complex production variables. SWARA and BWM solve this by providing a rigorous scientific basis for decision-making, ensuring that investments in sustainable technology align with actual economic performance.

Transforming Expert Opinion into Data

Mathematical Processing of Experience

Manufacturing decisions often rely heavily on subjective expert judgment. SWARA (Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis) and BWM (Best Worst Method) address this by mathematically processing expert experience. They convert qualitative insights into quantitative weights, creating a reliable framework for evaluation.

Balancing Drivers and Challenges

The transition to a circular economy presents both opportunities (drivers) and obstacles (challenges). These tools allow manufacturers to quantitatively evaluate and balance these opposing forces. This creates a clear picture of the feasibility of various sustainable initiatives.

Strategic Implementation in Footwear Production

Identifying High-Priority Improvements

Footwear production, particularly for complex items like safety shoes and tactical boots, involves intricate assembly processes. SWARA and BWM cut through this complexity to pinpoint high-priority improvement points. This prevents wasted effort on low-impact changes.

Validating Resource-Saving Technologies

Adopting green technology is often viewed as a financial risk. These methods help manufacturers determine which resource-saving technologies offer the highest economic returns. This analysis provides the justification needed to upgrade production lines without compromising profitability.

Understanding the Trade-offs

Reliance on Expert Input

While these tools serve as high-precision instruments, their output is only as good as the input. The accuracy of SWARA and BWM depends entirely on the quality and experience of the experts provided. Biased or inexperienced input will lead to mathematically "correct" but strategically flawed conclusions.

Analysis vs. Execution

It is critical to remember that SWARA and BWM are management analysis tools, not engineering solutions. They provide the scientific basis for making a choice, but they do not solve the technical hurdles of implementation. The manufacturer must still possess the engineering capability to execute the upgrades identified by the analysis.

Making the Right Choice for Your Manufacturing Goals

Successful implementation requires aligning these analytical tools with your specific operational targets.

  • If your primary focus is economic return: Use these methods to rank resource-saving technologies based on their projected financial yield to ensure profitability.
  • If your primary focus is process optimization: Leverage SWARA and BWM to identify and prioritize the specific production bottlenecks in complex lines like safety shoe manufacturing.

By grounding circular economy strategies in mathematical precision, manufacturers can confidently upgrade production lines with a clear view of both risks and rewards.

Summary Table:

Feature SWARA (Step-wise Weight Assessment) BWM (Best Worst Method)
Core Function Weight assessment based on relative importance Comparison between best/worst criteria
Data Input Qualitative expert judgment Qualitative expert judgment
Output Type Quantitative priority weights Quantitative priority weights
Main Benefit Simplifies complex decision variables High consistency and reduced comparisons
Manufacturing Use Ranking resource-saving technologies Balancing drivers vs. challenges

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References

  1. Gözde Koca, Halil GÖKCAN. ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES IN CIRCULAR ECONOMY WITH SWARA AND BWM METHODS IN CLOTHING SECTOR. DOI: 10.30798/makuiibf.822067

This article is also based on technical information from 3515 Knowledge Base .

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