Towards a concept for realizing sustainability in the manufacturing industry

  • Mikko Koho*
  • , Mikko Tapaninaho
  • , Juhani Heilala
  • , Seppo Torvinen
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    This study summarizes the current state of manufacturing companies and challenges related to sustainable manufacturing and outlines a concept for measuring, improving, and managing sustainability performance. Reviews of the current state of sustainable development at global and company level show that manufacturing companies need support and guidance if they are to realize the objectives of sustainable development. The challenges and barriers faced by manufacturing companies in this respect are therefore clarified, making used of surveys, interviews, and workshops. This is then followed by a proposal for a concept that aims to overcome these challenges and to support manufacturing companies in realizing and managing sustainable development and sustainable production. The concept focuses especially on measuring, improving.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)12-22
    JournalJournal of Industrial and Production Engineering
    Volume32
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

    Keywords

    • sustainability
    • sustainable development
    • sustainable production
    • manufacturing
    • manufacturing industry

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