The Need for Integrated Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis of Biofuel Supply Chains

Halog, Anthony; Bortsie-Aryee, Nana Awuah

doi:10.5772/52700

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“…One of them is a system-based approach to analyze the sustainability of biofuels supply chain that can enhance adaptive decision-making [66]. The authors argue that dynamic system modeling and simulation or agent-based modeling can address shortcomings of current sustainability assessments of biofuels supply chains.…”

Section: Applying Systems Thinking To Sustainability Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of Manufacturing Sustainability Assessment Using Systems Thinking

Moldavska

Welo

2015

Sustainability

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Abstract:The existing body of knowledge in sustainability assessment of manufacturing indicates that although extensive research is going on, significant shortcomings remain unsolved. In this paper, the specific needs of a new sustainability assessment system are discussed. Systems thinking is suggested as an alternative to the reductionist approach which is commonly applied to sustainability assessment. Although previous research has recognized the potential of systems thinking applied to sustainability assessment, few practical examples have been demonstrated. Therefore, this article focuses on a practical application of systems thinking to the development of a sustainability assessment system of a manufacturing organization. A framework for development is proposed employing systems thinking. It is suggested that systems thinking reveals several aspects usually not addressed by the reductionist approaches. It is demonstrated that a combination of tools like analysis of multiple viewpoints, conceptagon, seven samurai, and model-based systems engineering can enhance a development of a suitable assessment systems.

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Section: Applying Systems Thinking To Sustainability Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%