Applied Solutions Conference 2010 – IISE Sustainable Development Division

Reverse Logistics: Designing Your Supply Chain for Product Recovery

May 31, 2010 sustainableiise Applied Solutions Conference 2010, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Abstract In today’s manufacturing climate, producers are paying increasing attention to the need for product recovery activities. Product recovery, including recycling, reuse, refurbishing or restocking, is becoming crucial for manufacturing product supply chains in a

Managing Process Change in a Challenging Public Sector Environment

May 31, 2010 sustainableiise Applied Solutions Conference 2010, Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable, Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Description Many process improvement efforts are partial or complete failures. Process improvement in the public sector is even more daunting. This report describes the challenges, program components, change management strategy, and lessons learned from a

Integration Decisions of Sustainability-Focused Companies

May 31, 2010 sustainableiise Applied Solutions Conference 2010, Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Description This presentation will explore this issue and determine if sustainability-focused companies tend to be more vertically integrated regardless of industry. There are several reasons why companies may prefer to purchase a product or service

Determination of Consensus for Sustainable Post-Conflict Leadership

May 31, 2010 sustainableiise Applied Solutions Conference 2010, Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries, Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies

Description Leading a geo-political region from conflict to sustainable post-conflict requires a specific mix of leadership roles and practices. Consensus and non-consensus among a large sample of regional leaders may require innovative views of consensus