Hotter temperatures, less arctic ice, loss of habitat-every other
day, it seems, global warming and environmental issues make
headlines. Consumer-driven environmental awareness combined with
stricter recycling regulations have put the pressure on companies
to produce and dispose of products in an environmentally
responsible manner. Redefining industrial ecology, while
reconsidering the original definition, Environment-Conscious
Manufacturing explores topics such as industrial metabolism,
product design for the environment, design of reverse and
closed-loop supply chains, and disassembly modeling, using case
studies to support the discussion. After introducing basic concepts
and the historical roots of environment conscious manufacturing
(ECM), the text covers algorithms and heuristics; design for
disassembly; the environment, recycling, and remanufacturing;
disassembly process planning and scheduling; environmental impact
assessment models; lifecycle assessment; logistic aspects; product
reuse and recovery; and sustainable products. The chapter
contributors discuss the selection of economical products,
collection centers, recovery facilities, production facilities,
second-hand markets and new products, the optimal transportation of
goods, and the evaluation of a marketing strategy and futurity of
used products. The book ends with an overview of the barriers to
ECM and explores how to use integrative structural modeling to
investigate, analyze, and overcome them. "Environmentally friendly"
has evolved from reluctant compliance with required regulations to
a mechanism for gaining the competitive advantage and an important
part of strategic management. Expected benefits of this paradigm
shift include safer and cleaner facilities, lower future costs for
disposal and worker protection, reduced environmental and health
risks, and improved product quality at lower cost and higher
productivity. Describing the basic elements of ECM, this book gives
you the tool
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