Key success factors when implementing a green-manufacturing system

• Published in: Production planning & control Vol. 25; no. 11; pp. 923 - 937
• Main Authors: Chuang, Shan-Ping, Yang, Chang-Lin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis 18.08.2014; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: analytical network process; Assessments; Biodegradability; Biodegradable materials; Biodegradation; Business; Business models; Decision analysis; green manufacturing; Green products; key success factor; Manufacturing; Manufacturing industry; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Ordinances; Pollution abatement; Production planning; Studies; Success factors; Sustainable design; Sustainable packaging; Three dimensional models; Toxic materials
• ISSN: 0953-7287; 1366-5871
• DOI: 10.1080/09537287.2013.780314

This study proposes a three-layer assessment model to evaluate the performance of a green-manufacturing system (GMS) and identify the key success factors of its real-world implementation. The top layer of the model includes three dimensions - green design, green-manufacturing process and green packaging. The second and third layers include ten strategic subjects and 74 assessment factors, respectively. The weights in each layer are collected via a questionnaire and calculated using the analytical network process (ANP). Based on the ANP, the five key success factors for implementing the GMS in a company are proportion of non-toxic materials, compliance with eco-ordinances, proportion of biodegradable materials, environmental pollution per product and extent of process pollution. The practicality of the proposed model is demonstrated by evaluating three companies that produce similar products and share similar business models. The proposed model provides a valuable reference for real-world implementation of the GMS.