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Corporate social responsibility
Sustainability
The use of resources in such a way that they do not compromise the
needs of future generations.
As an example, some logging companies plant a tree for every one they
fell.
Other companies try to make their products easy to recycle, helping to
ensure that materials are reused rather than wasted.
How sustainability impacts operations management
Operations management might contribute to achieving an organisation’s
sustainability targets in a number of ways:
Process design
The process should be designed to minimise waste, reduce energy use
and reduce carbon emissions.
Product design
The product design should consider factors such as:
Use of recycled inputs.
Use of sustainable inputs.
Ability to recycle product or dispose of it safely.
Minimising wastage, e.g. unnecessary packaging.
Quality management
Higher quality should help to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
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