Essays about: "abcd"

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  1. 16. Transitioning Wood Furniture Products towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

    Author : Lei Lu; WeiGuang Zhang; WeiQing Zhang; [2008]
    Keywords : wood furniture products; strategic life cycle management; TSPDs; ABCD analysis;

    Abstract : Wood Furniture Products (WFPs) play a significant role in both the global economy and the transition of society towards sustainability. This paper begins with a brief description of the industry and highlights the current challenges and compelling measures of WFPs from a systems perspective through the lens of the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD) and by applying backcasting from sustainability principles (SPs). READ MORE

  3. 17. The Evolution of Industry towards Sustainability : A Case Study of the Olive Oil Industry

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

    Author : Edward Anwana; Zaid E. Azaizeh; Onur Özmen; Ndi George Tebeck; [2006]
    Keywords : Industrial Revolution; Industrial Evolution; Olive Oil Industry; Integrated Waste Management; Strategic Sustainable Development; Backcasting.;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the need for the step by step transformation of industry towards sustainability is emphasized. This work involves looking at the Olive Oil Industry (OOI) from a systems perspective through the lens of Strategic Sustainable Development (SSD) and applying backcasting from a principled view of socio-ecological sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 18. Opportunities for Global Sustainability (Global ABCD)

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

    Author : Josephine Brennan; Susan Garrett; Mike Purcell; [2005]
    Keywords : Global Sustainability; Systems Thinking; Backcasting; Sustainability Principles; Strategic Planning; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : In spite of our substantive knowledge about global un-sustainability, insufficient progress is being made to halt systematic socio-ecological decline. Much information is readily available on downstream impacts, with limited focus on upstream activities driving such effects. READ MORE

  5. 19. Integrating Economics with a Strategic Sustainable Planning Method; To enhance decision making processes.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

    Author : Kathleen A. Abel; [2005]
    Keywords : Keywords: District Heat; Economics; ABCD Analysis; Sustainability; Strategic;

    Abstract : Abstract: The complexity of environmental, social, economical, and technological objectives creates a challenge for decision makers when prioritizing the right measures that will move a project or organization toward sustainability at least cost. Currently there are methods or tools available to assist in this decision making and through a strategic approach potentially enhance the process. READ MORE

  6. 20. Informing Individual’s Actions through Strategic Planning for Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

    Author : Kevin Cameron; Roya Khaleeli; Amity Lumper; [2005]
    Keywords : Actions; Individuals; The Natural Step; Strategic Planning; Sustainability; Vision;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the effects of a strategic planning process for sustainability (SPPS) on individuals. Very little research has connected strategic planning and sustainability for individuals, while related research has focused on strategic planning in organizational contexts and psychological determinants of individual change related to the environment (e. READ MORE