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Environmental Sustainability and Operations Management

by Emma Thomas 1,*
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Emma Thomas
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ORS  2020 2(1):9; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.ors.20200523
Received: 13 March 2020 / Accepted: 24 April 2020 / Published Online: 23 May 2020
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The paper explores the intricate relationship between environmental sustainability and operations management in modern business practices. As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, businesses are under growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices that minimize their ecological footprint. The study examines various strategies and methodologies employed by organizations to integrate environmental considerations into their operations management. Key themes include the role of sustainable supply chain management, green production processes, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and corporate social responsibility. The analysis highlights the importance of sustainable operations in enhancing organizational reputation, reducing costs, and fostering innovation. Additionally, the paper discusses the barriers to implementing sustainable practices and proposes solutions to overcome these challenges. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and case studies, the study underscores the significance of a holistic approach to operations management that prioritizes environmental sustainability.

Keywords: Environmental sustainability; - Operations management; - Sustainable supply chain; - Green production; - Corporate social responsibility.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Thomas. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Thomas, E. (2020). Environmental Sustainability and Operations Management. Operations Research and Statistics, 2(1), 9. doi:10.69610/j.ors.20200523
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Thomas, E. Environmental Sustainability and Operations Management. Operations Research and Statistics, 2020, 2, 9. doi:10.69610/j.ors.20200523
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