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“Packaging logistics”: promoting sustainable efficiency in supply chains
García-Arca, Jesús; Prado-Prado, J. Carlos; … - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 44 (2014) 4, pp. 325-346
and sustainability in supply chains. The proposal to implement “sustainable packaging logistics”, based on four … increase sustainability and efficiency in the supply chain.  …
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Implementation of a sustainable business cycle: the case of a Swedish dairy producer
Svensson, Göran; Wagner, Beverly - In: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 17 (2012) 1, pp. 93-97
highlights the areas where sustainability is effective. It also illustrates the challenge for an SME trying to extend the reach …
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Productivity improvements for a small “made‐to‐order” manufacturing environment
Shing Ong, Nan - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 97 (1997) 7, pp. 251-258
Very little has been written on productivity improvements for a “made‐to‐order” manufacturing environment which is usually dominated by small manufacturing companies. Unlike large companies which are capable of applying just‐in‐time (JIT) philosophies to ensure high productivity...
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EU enlargement: a case study of branding standardisation
Melewar, T.C.; Hayday, David; Gupta, Suraksha; Cohen, … - In: EuroMed Journal of Business 3 (2008) 2, pp. 179-201
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine whether or not EU enlargement would cause companies to standardise their brand portfolios and the brands they offer, between Eastern and Western Europe. Design/methodology/approach – The issue of standardisation versus localisation, and the...
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The performance impact of business process standardization: HR case study insights
Muenstermann, Bjoern; von Stetten, Alexander; Laumer, Sven - In: Management Research Review 33 (2010) 9, pp. 924-939
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to enhance the understanding of business process standardization and how it … standardization. Design/methodology/approach – A single case study conducted in a global operating company is completed …. Standardization of a certain business process (in this case the recruiting process) is shown to contribute to business value. Findings …
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Standardized reporting of climate change information in Australia
Cotter, Julie; Najah, Muftah; Sophie Wang, Shihui - In: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal 2 (2011) 2, pp. 294-321
climate disclosure in Australia; reporting practices; and the demands for increased disclosure and standardization of that … related information and greater standardization of reporting. Several potential policy options for doing this are assessed …
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The application of BREEAM in corporate real estate: A case study in the design of a city centre office development
Holmes, John; Hudson, Gordon - In: Journal of Corporate Real Estate 5 (2003) 1, pp. 66-77
Buildings are a substantial contributor towards CO2 levels, and design methods to make buildings much more energy efficient are evolving. In the UK, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) has been in operation for over ten years. The scheme is intended to...
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Review of the UK corporate real estate market with regard to availability of environmentally and socially responsible office buildings
St Lawrence, Susan - In: Journal of Corporate Real Estate 6 (2004) 2, pp. 149-161
marketplace and who is applying them? Are the barriers hindering the uptake of sustainability in the corporate real estate market … Programme for Industry, Sustainability Learning Network 2003 course, where key players in the corporate real estate arena were … asked these questions. It identifies those sectors engaged in driving sustainability uptake and those resistant. It …
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The green preferences of commercial tenants in Helsinki
Karhu, Jessica; Laitala, Ari; Falkenbach, Heidi; … - In: Journal of Corporate Real Estate 14 (2012) 1, pp. 50-62
sustainability research in the real estate sector has focused on green buildings in the area of new construction, and economical and …
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Conservation of the traditional water mills in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey
Çorapçıoğlu, Gülferah - In: Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable … 6 (2016) 3, pp. 287-315
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ensure the preservation and sustainability of traditional water mills in Turkey … proposed to ensure the sustainability of the traditional production systems while retaining their original function. Findings …
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