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Byproduct Management and Sustainability Performance: Theory and Practices of US Manufacturing Firms

Jagani, Sandeepkumar Bhailalbhai
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo15254501620662

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2018, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Toledo, Manufacturing and Technology Management.
Manufacturing companies have been successful in increasing their productivity since the beginning of the industrial era.. However, in the course of production of goods to satisfy customer demand, production companies have, intentionally or unintentionally, produced emissions, effluents, and solid waste giving rise to a new problem. During the last couple of decades, companies have been putting ample efforts to reduce detrimental impacts on society and environment; while trying hard to keep up with their financial goals. Sustainability related objectives of companies and their realization of responsibility towards environment has enabled companies to make sustainability a part of their business framework. Building upon literature of Resource-Based View (RBV), Structure-Conduct-Performance Paradigm, and Transactional Cost Economics, this dissertation proposes a theatrical framework where the first step towards making sustainability a competitive advantage is to develop sustainability orientation by adopting clear policies urging environmental awareness, recognizing stakeholders’ ecological requirements, and outlining responsible use of natural resources. Furthermore, to transform sustainability orientation into business processes, this dissertation suggests byproduct management practices, which can attain desired outcomes. Implementation of sustainable product design, sustainable process design and production are the results of the sustainability orientation. However, the ultimate aim for the manufacturing firms must be to become zero waste throughout its supply chain. It can be achieved by eliminating emissions, effluents and waste. Drawing upon the concepts of industrial ecology and cradle to cradle, this dissertation proposes that when companies attempt to manage waste within their supply chain and turn it into byproducts with commercial value, they end up performing better environmentally, socially, and economically. Additionally, this research also aims to examine innovation performance of the firm as a result of byproduct management since frugality in use of resources can lead to opportunities for radical innovation. This study uses a large-scale panel survey of new product development managers, operations manager, supply chain managers and sustainability officers of US manufacturing firms. The hypothesized relationships in the proposed model are tested using structural equation modeling. The results suggest positive impact of sustainability orientation on byproduct management practices. Further, the results also show that the byproduct management has a positive impact on performance outcomes. Insights from this study are expected to improve theoretical and managerial effectiveness across various industries.
Paul Hong (Committee Co-Chair)
Anand Kunnathur (Committee Co-Chair)
Marcelo Alvarado-Vargas (Committee Member)
Dwlight Haase (Committee Member)
237 p.
Business Administration; Management; Operations Research; Technology
Byproduct; sustainability; environmental performance; sustainability orientation; sustainable process design; sustainable product design

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  • Jagani, S. B. (2018). Byproduct Management and Sustainability Performance: Theory and Practices of US Manufacturing Firms [Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo15254501620662

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Jagani, Sandeepkumar. Byproduct Management and Sustainability Performance: Theory and Practices of US Manufacturing Firms. 2018. University of Toledo, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo15254501620662.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Jagani, Sandeepkumar. "Byproduct Management and Sustainability Performance: Theory and Practices of US Manufacturing Firms." Doctoral dissertation, University of Toledo, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo15254501620662

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