Sustainable Operations Management

The proposed book includes concepts, methodologies, and practices for achieving sustainability in business operations. The underlying concept is explained from two perspectives: organizational level and policy level. In the former, all principles, techniques, and decision-making issues relevant to sustainability at unit level, management of product recovery processes, and sustainability at integrated level are addressed. Content on policy level perspective includes policies, norms, guidelines and regulatory measures at global and national levels. The primary goal of this book is the creation of an integrated and value rich platform for initiation and management of sustainable operations.