An analysis and modelling of selected barriers for a sustainable manufacturing system using ISM technique
by Subrata Kumar Patra; Tilak Raj; B.B. Arora
International Journal of Operational Research (IJOR), Vol. 41, No. 3, 2021

Abstract: Traditional manufacturing is largely focused on economics but are attributable for environmental degradation, ecological imbalance and several other negative connotations. To cope up with these challenges, manufacturers have to adopt manufacturing practices amenable to sustainable manufacturing system (SMS). However, transitioning to SMS is a challenging task because a gamut of complex barriers hinders its successful implementation. Data extracted from the reviewed literatures and aptly complimented by the responses of experts, helped in identifying various barriers that are considered as critical from sustainability viewpoint. A focused group discussion (FGD) group consisting of a few experts from steel industry prepared a questionnaire incorporating these barriers. An analysis using interpretive structural modelling (ISM) reveal that lack of government support towards developing new technologies is the most important barrier towards the attainment of SMS. Insights from this analysis will benefit decision-makers in formulating suitable strategies to mitigate the ill-effects of these barriers.

Online publication date: Thu, 15-Jul-2021

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