Download or read book Sustainable Business Practices Enablers Barriers in the Indian Apparel Industry written by Dhiraj Jain and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction The ever-increasing world-wide population, the demand for living standards, and the ongoing exploitation of natural resources has created a wider awareness for the necessity of sustainability in living, organizing, performing, and managing work. Sustainable practices are more than ever on the radar of organizations, triggered by a growing demand of the wider population towards approaches and practices that could be considered “green,” “sustainable,” and also “social.” In consequence, organizations are increasingly motivated to implement sustainable practices while still adhering to classical business imperatives such as revenues or costs. To survive, thrive, and to be distinct in a competitive business environment, industries must be restructured and existing and breakthrough technologies must be more innovatively applied to realize green growth. Business sustainability is often defined as managing the triple bottom line -- a process by which companies manage their financial, social and environmental risks, obligations and opportunities. These three impacts are sometimes referred to as profits, people and planet. The purpose is to generate a maximum increase in company, consumer, and employee value by embracing opportunities and managing risks derived from environmental and social developments. Sustainable business practices are characterized by environmentally-friendly practices initiated by a company for the purposes of becoming a more sustainable organization. These companies aim to reduce their environmental footprint through initiatives that cut down on waste, poor environmental stewardship and unethical environmental practices that offer a reduced level of sustainability within company practices. They differ among industries and are often specific to the company type and the product or service it produces. In the apparel industry these steps range from changes in processes for manufacturing raw materials to better working conditions for garment factory employees; from products that are made from recycled materials to a change in consumer psyche regarding throw away fashion. Creativity & innovations are the cornerstones of the apparel industry. Apparel industry is highly influenced by the change in tastes & preferences & adoption of western culture. Higher styled longer life, higher quality at higher price & eco-friendly apparels are the major determinants for successfully competing. Flexible automation is necessary to produce superior products efficiently, especially in the fashion market. Apparel have become the status symbol and the most prestige element. The various barriers hindering the growth of the apparel industry are competition, frequent changes in tastes and preferences, influence of advertisements and the growing western culture. To overcome these various enablers were identified to boost sustainability and profitability like skilled manpower, domestic availability of variety of fibers' and resources. . Purpose of the study The major objectives identified for the study were as follows: • The major factors affecting sustainability and growth of the apparel industry • The enablers for the survival and growth of the Indian apparel industry • Various barriers which are hindering the performance and the productivity of the industry. • Contribution towards the society in terms of social responsibility and producing the eco-friendly products. • Impact of the FDI in the apparel industry and its implications on the profitability. Research methodology used for the study The samples for the study were selected from various manufacturers and employees working in the apparel industry. Study area covered were apparel industries from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Two major cities from each of the western states - Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra were selected for the study. The responses were collected from Jaipur & Bhilwara in Rajasthan, Ahmedabad & Surat in Gujarat, Mumbai & Pune in Maharashtra. Total of 300 questionnaires were distributed - 50 in each city. Five apparel manufacturing companies were selected form each city and 10 questionnaires were distributed in each company and were filled only by the top and the middle management employees. A total of 280 completely filled questionnaires were received and were used for the study. Some of the respondents were approached personally while some of them were asked to fill online. The respondents were asked to give their opinions on the five point Likert Scale ranging from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree.” There were 15 statements on the basis of which conclusions were drawn. A descriptive analysis was done to study the mean and the standard deviation of the scores. Cronbach alpha was calculated to assure the internal consistency and the relevancy of the data collected. One way F-test ANNOVA was used in order to find the association / non association between the variables. Findings /Conclusion It was found that there existed various barriers and enablers of the apparel industry. India is a country having people with huge diversity in the culture, tastes &preferences. There is a huge gap in the demand & supply which changed frequently due to the various enablers and barriers operating in the environment. Thus, as per the growing demand & competition, the industry has to focus more upon the tastes & preferences of the customers for better growth & sustainability. To compete effectively it must be converted from labour intensive to creative & innovation based. Improved design tools & practices must be integrated to enhance the productivity in the fashion segment. Contribution towards the society by being responsible & producing the eco friendly products helps in the growth of the industry. It must also focus on the recycling of the clothes as well as higher quality, high styled, high cost apparels have become the status symbol of the people. As it is a highly labour intensive sector, labor productivity could be enhanced through enhanced training, building efficient skills, satisfying them by providing handsome wages. The study also reveals that “design” had the greatest impact on the manufacturing, production cost and product quality of any process in the apparel manufacturing life cycle. Managerial implications Developing the products as per the demand with creative and innovative skills could help the industry to grow. It is the fastest growing industry with high employability and can contribute significantly to the Indian GDP. The study can help organizations to strategize their policies and adopt sustainable business practices to overcome the barriers to better manage. Future scope In the future, apparel firms will create new designs by intelligently using the information accessed rather than beginning each new design from scratch without regard to information that was previously not considered at all. Jobs in the apparel industry of the future will demand skills and knowledge that could be acquired in educational institutions as well as through training sessions. The sustainability and growth of the industry will highly be affected by the foreign competitors as well as the frequent change in the tastes & preferences. Limitations • The study was carried mainly among the employees manufacturers in some parts of India (Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra) working within the apparel industry. The results & the findings may not be pertinent and does not apply wholly to the Indian apparel industry. • The study was conducted by taking the sample of 300 employees which could be increased to get better results. • The study did not include the private designers.

Download or read book Green Initiatives for Sustainability in Indian Industries written by Dr. Namit Gupta and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 2024-07-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governments and the general public are growing more worried about the environmental imprints that organizations leave behind, even in spite of the apparent shift of these organizations toward sustainability goals. Constructing infrastructure with a low carbon intensity is essential to promoting green growth. India’s attempts to encourage sustainable and climate-friendly green growth are indicative of its drive to make the economy future-ready and reach net-zero by 2070. The largest commercial group in India has long been a major supporter of sustainable development projects. It has demonstrated its dedication to the environment by leading the way in creative sustainable business methods. In fact, a company’s capacity to recognize these issues and foster the proper attitudes and cultures within its own organization as well as among its many stakeholders will determine how much it can impact and decisively move toward its sustainability aims. The scientific community has turned its focus to transformation and green technology since green initiatives and incremental adaptation are not enough to address climate concerns and sustainability challenges. It is the ideal time for academics, business professionals, scientists, and legislators to join the growing fields of study, discussion, and debate on sustainability and management issues. This book aims to help researchers from many fields improve their technical projects and other research abilities. Their contributions enable the sharing of information and insights from several backgrounds, which can support both new theoretical frameworks and a comprehensive understanding of a subject. It provides a forum for understanding and debating emerging technologies and worldwide trends by expanding one’s knowledge of current, widely used research instruments and methodologies.

Download or read book Challenging the Future with Lean written by Ton van Kollenburg and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sustainable Supply Chain Management written by Balkan Cetinkaya and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the need to develop sustainable supply chains - economically, environmentally and socially. This book is not about a wish list of impractical choices, but the reality of decisions faced by all those involved in supply chain management today. Our definition of sustainable supply chains is not restricted to so-called "green" supply chains, but recognises that in order to be truly sustainable, supply chains must operate within a realistic financial structure, as well as contribute value to our society. Supply chains are not sustainable unless they are realistically funded and valued. Thus, a real definition of sustainable supply chain management must take account of all relevant economic, social and environmental issues. This book contains examples from a wide range of real-life case studies, and synthesizes the learnings from these many different situations to provide the fundamental building blocks at the centre of successful logistics and supply chain management.

Download or read book Lean Supply Chain Management in Fashion and Textile Industry written by Rajkishore Nayak and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the concepts of lean manufacturing that help to achieve the objectives of sustainability in a global competitive atmosphere. Lean can help to lower the manufacturing cost in the rising labour and material cost market. Lean is based on various fundamental concepts such as Kaizen, Kanban, Zidoka, 5S and Six Sigma, which aim at reducing process waste for efficiency and productivity that are discussed in this book. In addition, the technological changes such as introduction of Internet technologies and Industry 4.0 are taken care by the lean concepts, which are also addressed in this book.

Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Consumerism Issues in the Apparel Industry written by Hans Rüdiger Kaufmann and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel written by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel: Processing, Manufacturing, and Design is the first book to provide guidance on this subject, presenting the tools for implementing this paradigm and their impact on textile production methods. Sustainable business strategies are also covered, as are new design methods that can help in the reduction of waste. Drawing on contributions from leading experts in industry and academia, this book covers every aspect of this increasingly important subject and speculates on future developments. Provides case studies on the circular economy in operation in the textiles industry Identifies challenges to implementation and areas where more research is needed Draws on both industrial innovation and academic research to explain an emerging topic with the potential to entirely change the way we make and use clothing

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Download or read book Sustainability in Fashion written by Claudia E. Henninger and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a critical insight into sustainability and fashion in a retailing and marketing context. Examining a truly global industry, Sustainability in Fashion offers international application with a view to contextualising important developments within the industry. Contributors use their diverse backgrounds and expertise to provide a contemporary approach in examining key theoretical concepts, constructs and developments. Topics include consumer behaviour, communications, circular economy and supply chain management. The individual chapters focus on sustainability and provide a range of fashion sector examples from high street to luxury apparel.

Download or read book Sustainability in the Textile Industry written by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines in detail key aspects of sustainability in the textile industry, especially environmental, social and economic sustainability in the textiles and clothing sector. It highlights the various faces and facets of sustainability and their implications for textiles and the clothing sector.

Download or read book Well Dressed written by Julian M. Allwood and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers have laid out a set of proposals outlining how consumers could satisfy their needs for clothes and textiles with significantly reduced impact on the environment, while also offering new business opportunities to UK companies. This book looks at these proposals.

Download or read book Sustainable Supply Chain Management written by Joëlle Morana and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-06 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is commonly recognized that logistics has become a major strategic issue for all companies, whether they are part of the primary, secondary or tertiary sector. Faced with the external pressures of globalization and competition, logistics optimizes processes and reduces production and delivery cycles. The use of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SuSCM) is now increasingly at the center of thought, due to the numerous factors favoring its implementation: requests from various stakeholders, governmental pressures (decrees, laws, regulations, etc.), environmental pressures (pollution, disappearance of fuel fossils, etc.) and societal pressures (reputation/image, protection, etc.). However, there are still obstacles to the implementation of SuSCM, including significant costs, the complexity of coordination and the lack of communication within the whole supply chain. Nevertheless, it should nowadays be included by any organization in its decisions towards a strategic approach towards sustainability. This book presents each economic, environmental and societal aspect of SuSCM. By considering each of these dimensions separately, the primary objective is to facilitate the implementation of the elements that make it up. Readers are also provided with several “strategic interpretive lenses” to be able to perform audits and diagnostics of each component. Contents: 1. The Economic Aspect of Sustainable Supply Chain Management. 2. The Environmental Aspect of Sustainable Supply Chain Management. 3. The Social/Societal Aspect of Sustainable Supply Chain Management. 4. Sustainable Supply Chain Management Balanced Scorecard. About the Authors Joëlle Morana is Lecturer in management science, attached to the Laboratoire d’Economie des Transports (Transport Economy Laboratory) at University Lumière Lyon II in France. Her fields of research concern economic, environmental and societal logistics.

Download or read book Drivers of SME Growth and Sustainability in Emerging Markets written by Dadwal, Sumesh and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Various sectors of emerging markets face unique challenges, largely related to the gap between small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) research and practice. The relationship between SMEs and agriculture, tourism, and other key industries requires a close examination to understand the intricacies of their interplay. An emphasis on the need to bridge this gap, and strategies for scaling up and embedding new sustainability and technology trends into SME strategies is necessary for a healthy growth strategy within emerging markets. Drivers of SME Growth and Sustainability in Emerging Markets is a comprehensive book that delves into the intricate dynamics of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in developing economies. With a focus on a keen awareness of the challenges faced by SMEs, this book offers valuable insights for marketers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and policy makers seeking to unlock the potential of these vital economic contributors. With a focus on entrepreneurship capacity building and government schemes designed to support SMEs, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to create an enabling environment for sustainable SME growth. From identifying bottlenecks and challenges to presenting innovative business models and sustainable practices, this book serves as a vital resource for business students, management faculty, and professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of SMEs in emerging markets.

Download or read book Multi Criteria Decision Modelling written by Rahul Sindhwani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines Multi-Criteria Decision Modelling (MCDM) methodologies and facilitates diverse ways for strategic decision-making in a variety of practical applications. This book also provides a pragmatic foundation for solving real-life problems in different scenarios of emerging global markets. Multi-Criteria Decision Modelling: Applicational Techniques and Case Studies depicts the use of sensitivity analysis and modelling and includes case studies to understand and illustrate challenging concepts. It also offers step-by-step comprehensive methodologies for the utilization of MCDM to a variety of situations. The book deliberates ways for companies to use these methods to their advantage in order to achieve sustainability. Furthermore, it also presents an overview of the major streams of thought and provides a holistic view of the latest research and development trends in modelling and optimization. FEATURES Offers a stepwise comprehensive methodology for the application of MCDM to a variety of situations Presents an overview of the major streams of thought present in the MCDM technique Provides a holistic view of the latest research and development trends in the emerging markets in terms of modelling and optimization using MCDM for different industrial sectors Illuminates a practical foundation in order to provide a guide to address the problems of emerging markets Enlightens the ways for companies to use these methods to their advantage to be able to achieve sustainability This book is a guide for those performing decision analysis for academic purposes as well as for researchers aspiring to expand their knowledge on MCDM problem solving.

Download or read book International Business Trade and Institutional Sustainability written by Walter Leal Filho and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 1090 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the gap between innovative technologies and their adoption. It showcases research, feasibility studies and projects that demonstrate a variety of ways to implement environmental sustainability in globally operating firms, as well as best practices in areas such as international management, adoption of cleaner technologies, global supply chains, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and transportation. The book provides state-of-the-art information on issues including: Global sustainable management practices Global sustainable food and agricultural markets Global responsible mining and energy Global sustainable sourcing Global sustainable transportation Global conservation innovations and investments Presenting expert contributions from industry, government and academia, discussing a variety of themes and perspectives on the topic "international business as a positive force of environmental sustainability” it is a vital resource for stakeholders in the international business community.

Download or read book Lean and Green Manufacturing written by Kaliyan Mathiyazhagan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-16 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a stage-by-stage integration of lean and green manufacturing paradigms to achieve environmental and economic benefits. The book includes chapters on conceptual development for incorporating the lean and green paradigm, and methods, tools and techniques for developing and integrating lean manufacturing. Several case studies which demonstrate the benefits of integrating lean and green manufacturing techniques are also covered here. The contents of this book are expected to support researchers and practitioners in the implementation of integrated lean and green manufacturing technologies.

Download or read book Pathways to Urban Sustainability written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities have experienced an unprecedented rate of growth in the last decade. More than half the world's population lives in urban areas, with the U.S. percentage at 80 percent. Cities have captured more than 80 percent of the globe's economic activity and offered social mobility and economic prosperity to millions by clustering creative, innovative, and educated individuals and organizations. Clustering populations, however, can compound both positive and negative conditions, with many modern urban areas experiencing growing inequality, debility, and environmental degradation. The spread and continued growth of urban areas presents a number of concerns for a sustainable future, particularly if cities cannot adequately address the rise of poverty, hunger, resource consumption, and biodiversity loss in their borders. Intended as a comparative illustration of the types of urban sustainability pathways and subsequent lessons learned existing in urban areas, this study examines specific examples that cut across geographies and scales and that feature a range of urban sustainability challenges and opportunities for collaborative learning across metropolitan regions. It focuses on nine cities across the United States and Canada (Los Angeles, CA, New York City, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Grand Rapids, MI, Flint, MI, Cedar Rapids, IA, Chattanooga, TN, and Vancouver, Canada), chosen to represent a variety of metropolitan regions, with consideration given to city size, proximity to coastal and other waterways, susceptibility to hazards, primary industry, and several other factors.