Addressing the gap between manufacturers’ sustainability intentions and effective sustainable product development : the big themes framework

K. Peters, A.A. Alblas, J.C. Wortmann

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Abstract

Sustainability is a complex concept with various meanings and operationalizations. Consequently, manufacturers face difficulties to set appropriate strategies and goals for sustainable product design (SPD), even though intentions to make more sustainable products are stronger than ever before. This paper investigates a framework of themes in sustainability, i.e., Big Themes, which product developers can use to find and select appropriate sustainability strategies and goals. The Big Themes framework is made in the context of a research consortium of six manufacturing companies. An analysis of CSR reports of manufacturers operating in related industries forms the basis of the framework under investigation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the EUROMA 2013 Conference, Jun 7-12, Dublin, Ireland
Pages1-10
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event20th International Annual EurOMA Conference 2013 - University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 9 Jun 201312 Jun 2013
Conference number: 20

Conference

Conference20th International Annual EurOMA Conference 2013
Abbreviated titleEurOMA
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period9/06/1312/06/13
OtherOperations Management at the Heart of the Recovery

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