Sustainability in manufacturing enterprises [electronic resource] : concepts, analyses and assessments for industry 4.0 / Ibrahim Garbie.

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Sustainability in manufacturing enterprises [electronic resource] : concepts, analyses and assessments for industry 4.0 / Ibrahim Garbie.

9783319293066 (electronic book)
3319293060 (electronic book)
9783319293042
3319293044

Switzerland : Springer, 2016.

English

1 online resource (xvi, 248 pages) : color illustrations.

10.1007/978-3-319-29306-6 doi

TA170

670.4

This book explores sustainability within manufacturing enterprises and examines the concepts and principles of this field. It also reviews the quantitative and qualitative tools available for analytic assessment. It presents a new framework for sustainable manufacturing requirements and discusses the implementation of sustainable manufacturing in terms of practices, indicators, and sustainability level assessments. The book also details the important conditions necessary for the conversion of existing traditional plants to ones with more sustainable processes. Chapters explore topics including the assessment of economic sustainability, social sustainability, environmental sustainability, sustainable manufacturing practices, and sustainability optimization. Serving as a reference for engineers, managers, and practitioners involved in manufacturing, this book will also be a valuable resource to students and researchers of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, and operations management.

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