Justification of green manufacturing implementation parameters using fuzzy-based simulation model

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to evaluate the contribution of significant factors in the success of green manufacturing (GM) implementation in Indian small and medium-scale manufacturing organizations (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the fuzzy inference system (FIS; fuzzy logic toolbox) is deployed to assess the implementation of GM. For this purpose, significant factors for GM implementation success parameters are identified from relevant literature and validated by industry experts. Findings The output of FIS in MATLAB has given insight that adoption of new technology, customer’s attributes, social and government pressure and green supply chain management can be named as significant predicted variables for the success of GM implementation in Indian small and medium-scale organizations. Research limitations/implications The current research is carried out in Indian small and medium-scale manufacturing organizations with inputs from all over India but this study would not be applicable to the organizations of different sectors such as servicing sector and would also not applicable to the large-scale industries and other geographical locations other than India. Originality/value The present research work establishes that GM initiatives have contributed in the business performance of Indian small and medium-scale manufacturing industry. So, the study stresses upon the need for improving coordination between various manufacturing parameters as well as competitive dimensions of GM paradigms to enjoy higher potential of business performance.

Green Economy Research Trends and Mapping in SMEs: A Bibliometric Analysis

“…This examination encompasses the interactions between SMEs and various stakeholders, including collaborations among SMEs [63], consumer or customer demand [54,57], relationships with the community [58], and other stakeholders [59]. Additionally, it takes into account the emerging trend of a paradigm shift towards the ecopreneur paradigm [64]. Customers have a significant influence in motivating companies to use green product diversification initiatives [60].…”

“…Customers have a significant influence in motivating companies to use green product diversification initiatives [60]. Similarly, according to Singh et al [64], several factors such as the adoption of new technology, customer attributes, social and government pressures, and the implementation of green supply chain management can be identified as crucial predictors for the successful integration of green manufacturing practices within small and medium-scale organizations in India. SMEs have the capacity to implement various strategies in response to shifts occurring within their internal and external environments.…”

“…SMEs have the capacity to implement various strategies in response to shifts occurring within their internal and external environments. This literature review encompasses several tactics, namely the green image strategy [54], green manufacture strategy [64], and the strategy of environmental social responsibility (ECSR) [65]. The aforementioned tactics are subsequently included into other programs including Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) [58,[66][67][68][69], green innovation [54,55,61,68,69] ecoefficiency [69], and green product [60].…”

Reckoning with the barriers to Lean implementation in Northern Indian SMEs using the AHP-TOPSIS approach

“…Increase in maintenance expenses: The manufacturers may sometimes be misled by the myth that introduction of new practices enhances maintenance expenses. Such misconception sometimes makes them unwilling to go for Lean practices (Singh et al , 2020).…”

“…This is especially true for a developing country (Godinho Filho et al , 2016; Panizzolo et al , 2012). In the Indian context, SMEs are accountable for a large part of the trade output and exports to the various countries (Singh et al , 2020). Currently, SMEs are contributing 22% to the GDP to the Indian economy (Sahoo and Yadav, 2018).…”