Materials Today: Proceedings | 2021
Prioritization and Ranking of indicators of sustainable manufacturing in Indian MSMEs using fuzzy AHP approach
Abstract
Abstract Indian MSMEs involved in manufacturing lag behind in implementation of sustainable manufacturing practices. Therefore, Sustainability assessment plays a vital role in adopting and implementing the sustainable techniques and practices in manufacturing sectors. One of the reasons may be the lack of awareness about indicators which enable qualitative as well as quantitative assessment of level of sustainability. This further enable the organization to implement the practices, methods, technologies that enable higher sustainability of the organization. Present study attempts to identify the indicator which are vital to improving the sustainably of the organization. In this study, a set of indicators were identified and categorized based on Triple bottom line (environmental, economic and social) approach of sustainability. Further an expert opinion cum Fuzzy-AHP Based Approach was used to prioritize and rank these indicators. Present research work will be useful for industry practitioner and manger to identify the priority areas of focus to achieve improved sustainability of manufacturing organization.