Sustainability

In recent years, the interest in sustainable supply chain management has increased significantly in both business and academic areas. This is reflected in the growing number of articles, conferences, special publications and websites devoted to the subject. Nonetheless, sustainable development in emerging economies just started gaining importance. The objective of this article is to review, from a global perspective, the existing literature regarding sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) in emerging economies. For this purpose, a systematic literature review was performed, analyzing 56 articles from the year 2010 to April 2020 from a descriptive and content approach. Subsequently, the results are presented, showing the increasing interest in SSCM, however lagging behind in emerging economies’ research versus developed ones. Findings indicate the context in developing countries plays an important role when conducting empirical or case study investigations. Additionally, the integration of the three dimensions of sustainability and how they impact supply chain performance becomes crucial to research from an emerging economy perspective. Consequently, limitations of this work are presented, and opportunities are identified for future lines of research, in particular in key supply chain functions. Finally, the conclusion confirms the need for further research from different supply chain viewpoints, such as collaboration, sustainable practices innovation, sourcing and supplier development from emerging countries’ standpoint and background.MDPI Academic Open Access Publishinghttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/17/697

Electronic Waste in Mexico – Challenges for Sustainable Management

The purpose of this chapter is to analyze the situation of the management of electronic waste in Mexico; it has been organized into four sections. In the first, a brief description of the problem of electronic waste based on the world vision presents the situation of transboundary movements of electronic waste from developed countries to developing countries or emerging stands out, in which it is done an incipient and inadequate management without concern about pollution, and health damage caused. In the second, the law applied to waste management in this country, concerning international, regional and national framework is presented. The third section, an analysis of the actors involved in the production, marketing, use, handling and disposal of electronic waste is presented; highlighting the role currently performed. A conceptual model of the life cycle of electrical-electronic equipment as a starting point for handling electronic waste and the model of management electronic that is now operating in Mexico, in which the actors involved in the value chain of electrical and electronic equipment waste (WEEE’s), is presented. In the last section, efforts that Mexican environmental authorities have done on the management of electronic waste, and WEEE \u27s generation data are analyzed, a generic model is presented enhance the WEEE \u27s in Mexico as a first phase to move from an emerging electronic waste management to a management model

ErgoVSM: a new tool that integrates ergonomics and productivity

Purpose: Identifying possible ergonomic risks generated by the implementation of Lean Manufacturing in organizations. Shows a need to integrate ergonomics and productivity indicators in process analysis, thus giving place to the ErgoVSM methodology, which is VSM (Value Stream Mapping) complemented with ergonomic analysis. Design/methodology/approach: This literature review aims to refer to the methodology and instruments used for its application, as well as the benefits obtained and the challenges that arise when applying it. Findings: This article presents a review of 26 publications regarding the ErgoVSM methodology. The ErgoVSM is mainly based on the VSM methodology developed by Rother & Shook that is most applied in the healthcare sector with ergonomic analysis instruments that focus on the physical and psychosocial factors of the workers. Originality/value: The review revealed that when using ErgoVSM, processes can be improved from the ergonomic perspective without negatively affecting productivity. Even though ErgoVSM requires more time for application compared to VSM, the value of the ergonomic data for decision making in process changes justifies the extra timePeer Reviewe

La huella del carbono durante el ciclo de vida del teléfono celular

Ponencia presentada en: IX Congreso de la Asociación Española de Climatología celebrado en Almería entre el 28 y el 30 de octubre de 2014.[ES]En este trabajo se presentan los resultados de aplicar la metodología de Análisis de Ciclo de Vida (ACV) al manejo del teléfono celular. Tomando como unidad funcional el ciclo de vida del teléfono celular promedio durante 30 meses, se modelaron tres escenarios considerando cuatro etapas: adquisición de materias primas/producción, distribución, uso y fin de vida útil/reciclaje. Se utilizó la base de datos Ecoinvent para configurar el inventario, las emisiones consideradas se asignaron en seis categorías de impacto según el método CML. Los resultados muestran beneficio ambiental al conservar por más tiempo en uso el teléfono celular, no sólo porque reduce impactos ambientales debido a la reducción de contaminación debido al manejo de los equipos en desuso, sino también porque ahorra recursos limitados y la energía necesaria para su extracción a través de la recuperación de los materiales que se encuentran en ellos.[EN]Therefore in this work the results of applying the methodology of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to mobile phone use are presented. The life cycle assessment methodology is applied to analyze the environmental benefit obtained by the extension of the lifespan of a mobile phone due to its reuse during different periods of time. Taking as a functional unit the life cycle of an average mobile phone during 30 months, three scenarios have been modeled considering four lifecycle stages: raw materials acquisition/production, distribution, use and end-of-life stage. Ecoinvent database has been applied to configure the life cycle inventory, and the emissions in the stage considered inventory allocated into six categories according to the method of impact CML. The results show environmental benefit to keep longer in use the mobile phone, not only because it reduces environmental impacts due to the reduction of contamination due to handling old equipment, but also because it saves limited resources and energy needed for extraction through the recovery of materials which are found in them

Escenarios de mitigación al cambio climático en el manejo de los residuos comerciales

Ponencia presentada en: IX Congreso de la Asociación Española de Climatología celebrado en Almería entre el 28 y el 30 de octubre de 2014.[ES]El acelerado proceso de urbanización, el crecimiento industrial y la modificación en los patrones de consumo, han originado un incremento en la generación de residuos, que obliga buscar alternativas adecuadas de manejo que mitiguen el impacto ambiental que estos provocan. El objetivo de este trabajo es comparar escenarios de manejo de residuos sólidos comerciales para la ciudad de Mexicali, de acuerdo a sus cargas ambientales utilizando la metodología de análisis de ciclo de vida (ACV).[EN]The accelerated process of urbanization, industrial growth and change in consumption patterns have led to an increase in waste generation, which requires finding appropriate management alternatives to mitigate the environmental impact they cause. The aim of this paper is to compare scenarios commercial solid waste management for the city of Mexicali, according to their environmental loads using the methodology of life cycle assessment (LCA)

Análisis comparativo de emisiones de CO2 y su impacto económico en dos complejos habitacionales de Mexicali, México

Ponencia presentada en: X Congreso de la Asociación Española de Climatología celebrado en Alicante entre el 5 y el 8 de octubre de 2016.[ES]Los riesgos climáticos a nivel urbano son promovidos principalmente por los cambios de coberturas que la urbanización impone. Esos cambios alteran la temperatura en la baja atmósfera y pone en riesgo a sus habitantes. En la ciudad de Mexicali, México, durante buena parte del año prevalecen altas temperaturas, por lo que se requieren equipos de aire acondicionado para satisfacer el confort térmico. En esta comunicación se evalúa el impacto energético, económico y ambiental como resultado de una urbanización no planificada. Se presenta una comparación teórica del desempeño de un equipo de 5 toneladas operando en dos zonas urbanas. Una de ellas presenta planeación homogénea, la otra crecimiento heterogéneo.[EN]At urban level, climate risks are promoted primarily by changes in coverage that urbanization imposes. These alter the temperature in the lower atmosphere and threatens its inhabitants. In the city of Mexicali, Mexico, for much of the year prevailing high temperatures, so air conditioner equipment are required. In this communication, energy, economic and environmental impacts as a result of unplanned urbanization is evaluated. A theoretical performance comparison of a 5 tons equipment operating in two urban areas is presented. One presents homogeneous planning, the other heterogeneous growth

Análisis comparativo de emisiones de CO2 y su impacto económico en dos complejos habitacionales de Mexicali, México

Los riesgos climáticos a nivel urbano son promovidos principalmente por los cambios de coberturas que la urbanización impone. Esos cambios alteran la temperatura en la baja atmósfera y pone en riesgo a sus habitantes. En la ciudad de Mexicali, México, durante buena parte del año prevalecen altas temperaturas, por lo que se requieren equipos de aire acondicionado para satisfacer el confort térmico. En esta comunicación se evalúa el impacto energético, económico y ambiental como resultado de una urbanización no planificada. Se presenta una comparación teórica del desempeño de un equipo de 5 toneladas operando en dos zonas urbanas. Una de ellas presenta planeación homogénea, la otra crecimiento heterogéneo. Utilizando un anemómetro sónico ubicado a 20 metros de altura, se registraron las temperaturas del aire en ambos sitios. Estos datos se procesaron en un modelo de regresión lineal deducido del manual del equipo. Se sustituyeron las temperaturas registradas, obteniéndose el consumo eléctrico. Los resultados indican que la zona heterogénea consume 24,700 KWh por encima de la planificada; generando un costo extra de $3,195 USA y emitiendo 17,032 kg de CO2. Se discuten algunas implicaciones que generan estos dos diferentes esquemas de distribución urbana.At urban level, climate risks are promoted primarily by changes in coverage that urbanization imposes. These alter the temperature in the lower atmosphere and threatens its inhabitants. In the city of Mexicali, Mexico, for much of the year prevailing high temperatures, so air conditioner equipment are required. In this communication, energy, economic and environmental impacts as a result of unplanned urbanization is evaluated. A theoretical performance comparison of a 5 tons equipment operating in two urban areas is presented. One presents homogeneous planning, the other heterogeneous growth. Using a sonic anemometer located 20 meters high, air temperatures were recorded at both sites. These data were processed in a linear regression model deducted from the equipment manual. The registered temperatures were replaced, obtaining electricity consumption. The results indicate that the heterogeneous zone consumes 24,700 KWh above the planned; generating an extra cost of$ 3,195 USA and issuing 17,032 kg of CO2. Some implications generated by these two different urban distribution schemes are discussed.Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT)

Sustainable Procurement to Enhance Organizational Performance in Supply Chain Management: Current Research and Practices

The purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of current research on sustainable procurement identifying practices and case studies in supply chain that have been said to improve its performance from a global perspective. As an introduction, this chapter describes the importance of sustainability in supply chain, driving the discussion into the procurement process. Theoretical perspectives used in sustainable supply chain literature are presented, focusing on procurement management and the three dimensions of sustainability. The chapter discusses current procurement practices as a source of competitive advantage. It also highlights techniques, tools, and methodologies from research case studies, and presents sustainable procurement practices as a driver of performance improvement. Finally, this chapter provides further research directions and confirms sustainable procurement as a key process to performance enhancement in supply chain management, and as a source for global business improvement and competitive advantage achievement

Sustainable Procurement to Enhance Organizational Performance in Supply Chain Management: Current Research and Practices

The purpose of this chapter is to present an overview of current research on sustainable procurement identifying practices and case studies in supply chain that have been said to improve its performance from a global perspective. As an introduction, this chapter describes the importance of sustainability in supply chain, driving the discussion into the procurement process. Theoretical perspectives used in sustainable supply chain literature are presented, focusing on procurement management and the three dimensions of sustainability. The chapter discusses current procurement practices as a source of competitive advantage. It also highlights techniques, tools, and methodologies from research case studies, and presents sustainable procurement practices as a driver of performance improvement. Finally, this chapter provides further research directions and confirms sustainable procurement as a key process to performance enhancement in supply chain management, and as a source for global business improvement and competitive advantage achievement

Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace

Description based upon print version of record.In recent years, employee health and well-being have been of increasing importance to companies as they attempt to move toward more sustainable business models and futures. Taking health into account in business policies helps ensure sustainable production systems. The role of ergonomics in companies can contribute to creating a more sustainable work environment, which accelerates the performance of the organization and promotes professional development, impacting the health and well-being of workers in a broad and positive way. Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being.1 online resource (321 p.