Title: Impact of technological advancements on environmentally conscious manufacturing in Indian manufacturing industries

Authors: Virendra Kumar Verma; A.K. Bajpai; Shrikant Tiwari

Addresses: Department of Industrial Production Engineering, Institute of Engineering & Rural Technology (IERT), Prayagraj-211002, UP, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology (IERT) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh-211002, India ' Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Computing Science and Engineering, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh-203201, India

Abstract: This paper explores the impact of technological advancements on environmentally conscious manufacturing (ECM) in Indian manufacturing industries (IMI). India's manufacturing sector has grown significantly over the past few decades, and this growth has brought with it environmental challenges. The research investigates how technological advancements can be used to address these challenges and promote ECM. The research also examined existing research on the impact of technology on ECM. Primary data is collected from Indian manufacturing companies through surveys and interviews to understand the current state of ECM in the country and the role of technology in facilitating it. The results indicate that technological advancements have a significant impact on ECM in IMI. The use of advanced technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things can lead to increased efficiency. Case studies of successful implementation of ECM using technology in IMI are presented.

Keywords: environmentally conscious manufacturing; ECM; sustainable manufacturing; digital manufacturing; drivers; barriers; Indian manufacturing industries; IMI; India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPQM.2026.152586

International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2026 Vol.47 No.3, pp.305 - 326

Received: 06 Dec 2023
Accepted: 17 Dec 2023
Published online: 30 Mar 2026 *

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