Value assessment of workers of ON, AMKOR and HITACHI firms in the Philippines

In this application paper, Hofstede's framework was used to devise a survey tool that could assess the workers' values as they work in their production teams. The survey tool was based on Hofstede's work describing the individuals at their workplace in societies that are at either extreme of the cultural dimensions, for example high power distance versus low power distance. This list was established considering the results of other researchers' quantitative studies and qualitative information about the workplace. The survey tool was applied to assess the worker values of the Philippine semiconductor firms ON, AMKOR and HITACHI on four value dimensions: collectivism/individualism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance and masculinity/femininity. The methodology included an initial observation during plant visits and preliminary interviews to ascertain the survey tool's appropriateness to generate information about the values of the workforce. Finally, the survey tool was applied with the assistance of the administrative personnel

Integrating sustainability and manufacturing strategy into a unifying framework

The direction of current literature in addressing sustainability issues in the manufacturing sector highlights some models and approaches that are usually based on the concept of the triple-bottom line. However, as a functional unit in a manufacturing organization, the role of the manufacturing function in creating competitiveness has been outdone by the current demands of sustainability such that integrating sustainability and competitiveness remains a significant gap. This paper proposes a unifying framework in formulating a manufacturing strategy which espouses sustainability with due consideration of the manufacturing\u27s internal and external competitive functions. The proposed framework integrates the features based on the classical theories of manufacturing strategy and the other features that must be considered to transform a firm\u27s manufacturing strategy into a sustainable manufacturing strategy. This framework serves as a guide for decision-makers in identifying policies in various manufacturing decision areas that would comprise a sustainable manufacturing strategy. Results of recent empirical studies that are based on the models generated from the framework are reported in this paper. Copyright © 2017, IGI Global

Development of a quadruple bottom line-based composite sustainability index to measure sustainable performance

Manufacturing companies worldwide are faced with the critical issue of sustainable development. The aim of this paper is to develop a quadruple bottom line-based composite sustainability index which can be used by manufacturing firms in measuring their sustainable performance. The proposed index simultaneously considers a firm\u27s economic performance, social performance, environmental performance, and corporate governance. Field study results indicated that an index having a value from 0 to 1 can indeed be computed based on several sustainability indicators expressed in varying units. The index can be employed for performance evaluation to monitor the sustainable performance of a manufacturing company through the years. It can also be utilized for benchmarking to compare sustainable performance with other firms. © 2019 IEEE

An AHP-MOLP approach on prioritizing competitive strategies toward sustainable business

Incorporating sustainability in business processes has extended its scope from a supply chain or life cycle perspectives to highly, technical engineering designs of products and processes. Streamlining of opportunities for possible integration of sustainability and business process has shown an overwhelming increase of research interests in current literature. At the conceptual level, decision making on areas that concern strategy or long term goals is a crucial task as it directs future status of the firm, at least in the area of sustainability. Thus, long term decisions must be critically designed to address future conditions of the firm. This paper explores how competitive dimensions influence the triple-bottom line. A hybrid approach using analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and multi-objective linear programming (MOLP) is shown in this paper to provide insights on such influences. A case study of a group of experts is shown in this work. Results show that businesses which maintain quality as their competitive advantage are likely sustainable as it impacts both economic and social performances. It is also shown that economic and social performances can be traded-off to increase environmental performance. The significance of this paper lies in presenting a range of alternative Pareto optimal solutions which are relevant in providing decision-makers a trade-off in sustainable business performance

A sustainable manufacturing strategy framework: The convergence of two fields

Pressing concerns about the sustainability of products and processes have compelled the manufacturing industry to transition from making mere economic-based decisions to envisioning more holistic goals encompassing economic, environmental and social perspectives. The intriguing results of this transformation include the development of various sustainability programs and initiatives that has increased for three decades. The myriad of research in this area focuses on creating opportunities that would minimise, if not eliminate, the impact of manufacturing activities on the natural environment and society. However, previous approaches seemingly detach their association to the competitive function of manufacturing. Maintaining competitiveness while pursuing sustainability has drawn interest from practitioners, but this area is inadequately explored in the current literature. Current research directions on sustainability in the manufacturing industry lack foundations on exploring mechanisms that maintain or improve the competitive function of manufacturing. The integration of sustainability issues into manufacturing strategy (MS) implies complex decision-making in manufacturing. Thus, this paper proposes a framework in formulating MS that addresses sustainability issues while taking into account the competitive function of manufacturing. The framework integrates classical theories of MS and sustainability issues derived from previous works. The proposed framework provides guidance for the decision-making of practitioners and researchers in developing a sustainable manufacturing strategy (SMS). This contributes to manufacturing planning at the firm level. © Asian Academy of Management and Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2015

A two-layer data envelopment analysis model for sustainable performance evaluation

Data envelopment analysis is a popular method of evaluating the performance of almost all types of organizations. The aim of this paper is to construct a twolayer DEA model which can be utilized to evaluate the sustainable performance of a manufacturing company based on its degree of leanness. The lean indices are treated as virtual inputs while the sustainability indices are considered as virtual outputs. Empirical results indicated that efficient companies scored high in Human Resources and Supplier and Customer Relationships as well as in Economic and Social Performance. This paper highlights the positive effects of adopting lean manufacturing practices on a company\u27s sustainable performance. © 2018 IEEE

A Comprehensive Evaluation of Sustainable Manufacturing Programs Using Analytic Network Process (Anp)

Evaluation o f programs initiated by manufacturing firms that are geared toward sustainability is worthy o f attention in research due to the current global demands o f addressing not just economic growth bu t environmental and social burdens. This paper a ttempts to provide a comprehensive evaluation framework using the hierarchical structure o f sustainable manufacturing (SM) indicators set developed by the US National Institute o f Standards and Technology (US NIST) and a multi-criteria decisionmaking (MCDM) approach, the analytic network process (ANP). ANP is deemed appropriate, aside from the multi-criteria nature o f the problem, because o f the presence o f subjective components that are interrelating in complex relationships. A real case study is carried out in a semiconductor manufacturing firm in the Philippines in the evaluation o f its programs toward sustainability. The results show that the creation and implementation o f cleaner production technologies are considered the most relevant programs. Developing energy-efficient products and adopting lean six sigma programs are considered second o n the list. This paper proposes that sustainability is achieved by formulating strategies that enhance customer and community well-being v ia addressing environmental concerns especially o n toxic substance, greenhouse gas (GHG) and air emissions. The contribution o f this paper consists in providing an evaluation framework which is comprehensive enough to capture real-life complex decision-making processes. Limitations and possibilities fo r future research are also presented in this paper

Integrating Sustainability and Manufacturing Strategy into a Unifying Framework

The direction of current literature in addressing sustainability issues in the manufacturing sector highlights some models and approaches that are usually based on the concept of the triple-bottom line. However, as a functional unit in a manufacturing organization, the role of the manufacturing function in creating competitiveness has been outdone by the current demands of sustainability such that integrating sustainability and competitiveness remains a significant gap. This paper proposes a unifying framework in formulating a manufacturing strategy which espouses sustainability with due consideration of the manufacturing\u27s internal and external competitive functions. The proposed framework integrates the features based on the classical theories of manufacturing strategy and the other features that must be considered to transform a firm\u27s manufacturing strategy into a sustainable manufacturing strategy. This framework serves as a guide for decision-makers in identifying policies in various manufacturing decision areas that would comprise a sustainable manufacturing strategy. Results of recent empirical studies that are based on the models generated from the framework are reported in this paper. Copyright © 2017, IGI Global

Computing sustainable manufacturing index with fuzzy analytic hierarchy process

The growing industrial interest in adopting sustainability programmes has ushered in studies regarding sustainability indicators which have continually flourished in current literature. However, limited attention is given to the development of priority ranking, which is an important input for any adopting firm. This paper presents a hybrid multi-criteria approach in determining priority areas in sustainable manufacturing (SM). Using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process to address uncertainty in hierarchical decision-making, this paper determines SM priority strategies and eventually identifies even lower level strategies. The computed sustainable manufacturing index is presented at both the organizational and operational levels for a real case study of an industrial plastic manufacturing firm. This work provides a detailed and transparent hierarchical decision-making approach based on SM framework, the use of which could be valuable to practicing managers across industries in their pursuit of greater sustainability. © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group