Identification of the right environmental KPIs for manufacturing operations: towards a continuous sustainability framework

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2022-11-01

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1996-1944

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Sherif Z, Sarfraz S, Jolly M, Salonitis K. (2022) Identification of the right environmental KPIs for manufacturing operations: towards a continuous sustainability framework, Materials, Volume 15, Issue 21, November 2022, Article number 7690

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Sustainable manufacturing has grown into a major subject of discussion between individuals and organisations around the world. This is attributed to the recognition of the urgency in advancing sustainable manufacturing due to the diminishing non-renewable resources, stricter regulations related to environmental impacts and the increasing consumer preference for environmental-friendly products. However, manufacturing companies have been confronted with a decision on which KPIs to select for appraising their processes, and how they should interpret these KPIs in transforming their processes towards a sustainable future. This paper presents a structured framework for the manufacturing industries to identify the right environmental KPIs. It includes building a database for environmental KPIs, categorising, ranking, and composing a final KPI set for specified targets. The developed method allows for the selection of the most effective KPI in representing a specified target as well as identifying unmonitored environmental aspects. The framework has been corroborated by subject matter and industry experts in which the potential benefits have been verified.

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sustainable manufacturing, indicators, environment, selection criteria

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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC): EP/V054627/1