Amrou Awaysheh
Assistant Professor of Operations and Supply Chain ManagementOperations & Supply Chain Management
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Enhancing Manufacturing Sustainability Performance
Business and corporations can be an integral part of the drive towards sustainability. Firms that understand the value of sustainability can leverage it to their competitive advantage. While sustainability can be a broad topic, corporations can work to integrate specific practices in their operations to help them become more sustainable. These win-win practices can have a positive impact on both the environment as well as firm profitability. We examine enhancing energy efficiency in manufacturing costs, which reduces costs, while also reducing CO2 emissions and environmental impacts. Eliminating waste to landfill and reducing water usage in manufacturing are also important elements to consider. Previous projects I've looked at have been around eliminating waste from manufacturing facilities: https://www.unilever.com/news/news-and-features/Feature-article/2015/alliance-to-drive-sustainable-growth.html