Challenges in Sustainable Manufacturing

Since the release of Brundtland Report in 1987, sustainability practices have received a fair share of attention from researchers and practitioners alike. Sustainable manufacturing practices seek to optimize production efficiency while minimizing environmental impact and maintaining social equity. Research has shown that companies that adopt sustainable practices are able to achieve increased product quality, increased market-share and increased profits. In this work, we examine some of the challenges that companies face and the tools they can use to overcome them as they embark upon this journey.

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