How sustainable is manufacturing in SMEs? Read our latest research on current industry standards!
Our research article “Digital manufacturing in SMEs: Green, efficient and socially responsible?” has been recently published in the ISM conference proceedings (Procedia Computer Science).
The combination of sustainability and digital transformation becomes increasingly important in manufacturing due to pressure from customers and legislation. In particular, SMEs struggle to fulfil the requirements. In this sense, sustainability is no longer solely defined by economic considerations, but also by their environmental and social impact. By conducting expert interviews with strategic decision maker in SMEs, we explored sustainability impacts in SME manufacturing.
To get some more insights, please take a look at our study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050925001255