Developing a people capability framework to promote sustainability in facility management practices

Purpose\ud \ud The purpose of this paper is to introduce a research study that aims to establish a people capability framework to promote the sustainability agenda in facilities management (FM) practices.\ud \ud Design/methodology/approach\ud \ud Through a literature review, a range of factors relating to people capabilities in the context of sustainability endeavours is identified. A questionnaire survey of industry practitioners and statistical data analysis help prioritise these people capability factors and evaluate the role played by each factor in promoting sustainability in FM practices.\ud \ud Findings\ud \ud Twenty-three people capability factors are identified as significant to the promotion of sustainability measures in FM practices. Dealing with these factors effectively can provide a sound basis for equipping FM professionals with the necessary knowledge, information on training and educational needs and the right mindset to enhance the implementation of sustainability in FM practices.\ud \ud Practical implications\ud \ud The research shows the importance of capabilities and skills in the pursuit of sustainability in professional practice. In addition, it highlights specific areas for improvement in the FM sector.\ud \ud Originality/value\ud \ud The research links the importance of sustainability with the mindset and preparedness of FM practitioners. It emphasises people capabilities, in addition to technological advancement and financial implications, in the promotion of sustainability in the building industry

Fuzzy Inventory Model for Imperfect Items with Price Discount and Penalty Maintenance Cost

The present paper considers the fuzzy economic manufacturing model (FEMM) for an inventory model with an imperfect production process that has been studied along with rework. During the pandemic, it is evident that the products accumulated without a sale, which has increased the maintenance cost of the products. This research paper compares a special sale of products with discount and without discount prices both in the fuzzy environment and in the crisp case. New computing methods based on fuzzy logic are being utilized to enhance identification, decision making, and optimization. A triangular fuzzy number is applied in the economic production quantity to emphasize the importance of optimal manufacturing. The EPQ model’s optimal total cost is obtained in the crisp version. It is to be noted that this model is developed in the fuzzy sense by using the deterioration as a triangular fuzzy number. The applications of this model in the fields are constructing customized industrial machinery or heavy-duty construction equipment, specific chemicals, and processed food. By using MATLAB R2021, a numerical example of the optimal solution is provided. Finally, the present research discusses how changing several parameters affects the optimum total cost