Small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have inherent characteristics, which require
specific solutions for improving the sustainability performance of their operations. The …

Sustainability research continues to receive significant attention in academia, service and
manufacturing industries. In a manufacturing industry like leather, research has played a …

Sustainable manufacturing practices and the circular economy have recently received
significant attention in academia and within industries to improve supply chain practices …

Abstract Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in manufacturing is a framing of tools
that guide the organization toward sustainable practices and indicate how the same …

A common understanding of sustainable production principles and the identification of
sustainable manufacturing practices among practitioners are key starting points in studying …

Rising advancements in manufacturing sectors force manufacturers to rethink and redesign
their existing systems in order to cope with the challenges that emerged with globalization …

Recent research asserts that Industry 4.0 technologies have positively impacted Lean
Manufacturing and sustainable performance. Although the combined impact of Industry 4.0 …

Energy efficiency has long been considered a key component of an industrial company's
competitive repertoire. However, despite the potential benefits of adopting so-called energy …

In recent years, the nations of the world have presented the development strategy of
manufacturing. Manufacturing is the foundation of a country. However, with the increasing …

The issue of preserving the environment has attained significant importance on a global
scale, leading to increased expectations for organizations to embrace and execute …