SUSTAINABILITY

1. Triple Bottom Line

1.1. The systems necessary to support the 3Ps: -People -Planet -Profit

1.2. *Decisions can affect people *Supplier selection and performance criteria are important *Materials that be used must be safe

2. Design and Production for Sustainability

2.1. To make decisions that help reduce the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life 3Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

3. Product Design

3.1. Design decisions focus on materials, quality, cost, processes, packaging and logistics, and how the product will be processed

4. Logistics

4.1. Reduce costs by achieving efficient route and delivery networks - Getting shipments to customer - Keeping trucks busy - Buying inexpensive fuel

5. Regulations and Industry Standards

5.1. Product Design

5.2. Manufacturing and Assembly Activities

5.3. Disassembly and Disposal of Hazardous Products

5.4. Nearly all industries have regulations

6. European Union Emissions Trading System

6.1. To combat climate change and reduce industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

7. System View

7.1. Understanding systems allows more informed judgements regarding sustainability

8. Commons

8.1. Common resources often misallocated Possible solutions: - Moving some of the common to private property - Allocation of rights - Regulation

9. Production Process

9.1. - Energy - Water - Environmental contamination Reduce the amount of these three resources. Its also can reduce cost and environmental concerns.

10. End-of-Life Phase

10.1. Automakers design incorporates disassembly, recycling and reuse

11. International Environmental Policies and Standards

11.1. Organizations and governments guiding businesses

12. ISO 14000

12.1. Environmental Management Standards

12.1.1. 1. Environmental management 2. Auditing 3. Performance evaluation 4. Labeling 5. Life Cycle Assessment

12.2. Advantages:

12.2.1. - Positive public image, reduced liability - Good systematic approach to pollution - Compliance with regulatory requirements. opportunities for competitive advantage - Reduction in the need for multiple audits

12.3. Environmental and Economic Benefits:

12.3.1. - Reduced materials/resource usage - Reduced energy consumption - Lower distribution costs - Improved image - Improved process efficiency - Reduced waste and disposal costs