Integration of Environmental Management in Manufacturing Planning

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2003-11-01
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Sroufe, Robert
Montabon, Frank
Melnyk, Steven
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Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management is an integrated program of study concerned with the efficient flow of materials, products, and information within and among organizations. It involves the integration of business processes across organizations, from material sources and suppliers through manufacturing, and processing to the final customer. The program provides you with the core knowledge related to a wide variety of supply chain activities, including demand planning, purchasing, transportation management, warehouse management, inventory control, material handling, product and service support, information technology, and strategic supply chain management.
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This paper examines the role played by environmental issues in manufacturing planning. Using exploratory field research, this study highlights case studies of eight manufacturing companies. Initial findings suggest that environmental issues should be addressed at strategic and tactical levels of the firm such as aggregate planning and master production scheduling.

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