CHAPTER 3

Sustainability in Operations

CRITICAL QUESTIONS

After going through this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • Why is sustainability important for business? What is the notion of sustainability?
  • What are the basic tenets of sustainable operations management?
  • What do you mean by reverse logistics? What role does it play in creating sustainable operations?
  • What are the salient aspects of remanufacturing? How can one set inventory control policies in remanufacturing?
  • What challenges organizations are likely to face in creating sustainable operations?
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