Search for dissertations about: "Sustainable manufacturing principles"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Sustainable manufacturing principles.
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1. Exploring sustainable manufacturing principles and practices
Abstract : The manufacturing industry remains a critical force in the quest for global sustainability. An increasing number of companies are modifying their operations in favor of more sustainable practices. READ MORE
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2. Circular Manufacturing Systems : A development framework with analysis methods and tools for implementation
Abstract : The society today lives on the philosophy of ‘take-make-use-dispose.’ In the long run, this is not sustainable as the natural resources and the waste carrying capacity of the earth are limited. Therefore, it is essential to reduce dependency on the natural resources by decoupling the growth from the consumption. READ MORE
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3. Sustainable Manufacturing through Material Efficiency Management
Abstract : Material efficiency contributes to reduced industrial waste volumes, reduced extraction and consumption of virgin raw materials, increased waste segregation, decreased energy demand, and reduced carbon emissions, thereby generally mitigating the environmental impact of the manufacturing industry. However, the area of material efficiency in manufacturing is under-researched, and related knowledge is limited particularly at individual manufacturing sites and lower levels. READ MORE
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4. Integrating a Strategic Sustainable Development Perspective in Product-Service System Innovation
Abstract : There is an intersection of challenges where society’s social and ecological problems coincide with the industrial firm’s challenge to maintain profitability in a globalizing world. Products connect these challenges. READ MORE
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5. Acting creatively for enhanced performance : Challenges for Swedish manufacturers in an age of outsourcing
Abstract : This dissertation aims to contribute to the discourse on the future of manufacturing in Sweden. It is argued that the real threat does not come from lower wages in Eastern Europe and Asia. Rather it comes from an inability to make the most of existing manufacturing systems. READ MORE