Description IEs are commonly driven to use their skills for more than their 9-5 work. A great opportunity exists in the non-profit sector as these organizations struggle with inefficiencies and growth. Yet connecting with such
Read moreCategory: Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Sustainable consumption and production is about promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and providing access to basic services, green and decent jobs and a better quality of life for all. Its implementation helps to achieve overall development plans, reduce future economic, environmental and social costs, strengthen economic competitiveness and reduce poverty.
Sustainable consumption and production aims at “doing more and better with less,” increasing net welfare gains from economic activities by reducing resource use, degradation and pollution along the whole lifecycle, while increasing quality of life. It involves different stakeholders, including business, consumers, policy makers, researchers, scientists, retailers, media, and development cooperation agencies, among others.
It also requires a systemic approach and cooperation among actors operating in the supply chain, from producer to final consumer. It involves engaging consumers through awareness-raising and education on sustainable consumption and lifestyles, providing consumers with adequate information through standards and labels and engaging in sustainable public procurement, among others.
Learn more at: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-consumption-production/
Zero Waste at The Ohio State University and learnings from the IIE Midwest Regional Conference
Description This presentation covers the idea behind the growing application of Zero Waste events, benchmarking these events across university and industry. The rest of the presentation will focus on the implementation of the Zero Waste
Read moreA New Model for Organizational Sustainability
Abstract Challenging economic conditions facing the world today have put serious financial stress on organizations. Our research indicates that companies receiving finalist designations in the Shingo Prize competition (the top recognition of operations excellence) were
Read moreReverse Logistics: Designing Your Supply Chain for Product Recovery
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
Read moreIntegration Decisions of Sustainability-Focused Companies
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
Read moreEnvironmental impact analysis of pallets management
Pallets allow the transportation of goods in an efficient and reliable way. An estimated 2 billion pallets are in use in the U.S. everyday. Approximately 500 million pallets are manufactured annually, the majority of which
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