This document summarizes a research paper on integrating green practices into the supply chain environment for automobile manufacturing industries. It discusses green supply chain management (GSCM) and the need to optimize inbound logistics (supplier relations), operational logistics (production), outbound logistics (distribution), and reverse logistics (recovery). Specifically, it proposes a framework to integrate these areas of the supply chain and outlines benefits, issues addressed, and factors for implementing green practices within supplier management, cleaner production, green design, remanufacturing, and lean operations. The framework is intended to help automobile manufacturers reduce environmental impact and costs across the entire supply chain.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
ENABLERS AND BARRIERS FOR INTEGRATED LEAN-GREEN-AGILE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMSIAEME Publication
Newer manufacturing strategies have emerged to face the increasing customer
demand in global competitiveness. Sometimes it is more challenging to serve a highly
dynamic and individualized market with more innovative products. The modern
manufacturing predominately focus on minimizing the cost, needs of ever changing
market with varying demand pattern practices with eco-friendly design, greener
production, recycling, and reuse with a focus on minimizing the expenses associated with
manufacturing. The integration of lean-green-agile manufacturing new age strategies is
the need of the 21st century. The enablers and barriers play a crucial role in the adoption
of these strategies. Our study focuses in small and medium enterprises as they act as the
backbone for economic growth of the country. The influence of these enablers and
barriers is the matter of investigation which is addressed by the present study through
Delphi survey methods. The outcome of the research would facilitate the policy makers
in the industry and government to frame policies for adapting the integrated approach of
manufacturing.
This document summarizes a journal article about green supply chain management (GSCM) as a strategy to gain competitive advantage. It discusses how GSCM has become an important way for firms to improve environmental and financial performance simultaneously. The article reviews literature on different motivations for and approaches to GSCM, including risk-based, efficiency-based, innovation-based, and closed-loop strategies. It also examines internal and external drivers for adopting GSCM and how GSCM can provide benefits at both the organizational and national level.
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Green Manufacturing- A Case Study Ana...IRJET Journal
This document presents a case study analysis of factors affecting the implementation of green manufacturing in an automotive industry in India. It first provides background on green manufacturing and its goals. A literature review identifies common green factors studied, such as ISO 14001 certification, employee support, environmental projects, training, and supplier/customer collaboration. The methodology examines these factors through interviews at multiple plant lines to determine importance scores. Results found reverse logistics and waste minimization were most important, while environmental purchasing was least. The study aims to identify key success factors for automakers seeking to adopt green manufacturing practices.
This document presents a project report submitted by three students - Udbhav Datta, Rishabh Bhadhuria, and Aditya Singla - to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from The NorthCap University, Gurgaon. The report aims to rank the key drivers for adopting Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices in the Indian construction industry using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology. It begins with an introduction and literature review on GSCM and identifies a research gap around ranking important GSCM drivers for the Indian construction sector. The study then describes applying the AHP framework to survey construction companies in Delhi-NCR, shortlist relevant GSCM drivers
Understanding the Need of Implementation of Lean Techniques in Manufacturing ...ijtsrd
In competitive environment lean manufacturing is necessary in every industry. Lean production is a standard manufacturing mode of the 21st century All the manufacturing industries have put a continuous efforts for its survival in these current world. In order to handle the critical situations manufacturers are trying to implement new and innovative techniques in their manufacturing process. Later on lean was formulated and developed as the solution to the fluctuating and competitive business environment. Due to rapid change in business environment the manufacturing organization are forced to face challenges and complexities in the competition. The concept of lean manufacturing was developed for maximize the resource utilization and minimize the wastes. The main focus of the lean manufacturing is to satisfy customer demands for high quality and low cost. The technique not only identifies the reasons for waste but also helps in its removal through marked principles and guidelines. Lean Manufacturing is an efficient and fast growing approach in the world of competition. Lean manufacturing utilizes a wide range of tools and techniques the choice of tools is based on the requirement. Many parameters contribute success of lean. Organizations which implemented lean manufacturing have higher level of flexibility and competitiveness. However, lean manufacturing provides an environment that is highly conducive to waste minimization. The majority of the study focuses on single aspect of lean element, only very few focuses on more than one aspect of lean elements, but for the successful implementation of lean the organization had to focuses on all the aspects such as Value Stream Mapping VSM , Cellular Manufacturing CM , U line system, Line Balancing, Inventory control, Single Minute Exchange of Dies SMED , Pull System, Kanban, Production Leveling etc., G. K. Kiran Kumar ""Understanding the Need of Implementation of Lean Techniques in Manufacturing Industries: A Review "" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23194.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/23194/understanding-the-need-of-implementation-of-lean-techniques-in-manufacturing-industries-a-review-/g-k-kiran-kumar
This document summarizes a study that investigates the elements of green management practices (GMP) and their association with firm performance in container terminal operations. It proposes a GMP model consisting of three key elements: (1) cooperation with supply chain partners, (2) environmentally friendly operations, and (3) internal management support. The study also indicates a positive relationship between adopting GMP and improved firm performance, including increased terminal throughput, profitability, and efficient, cost-effective operations. It uses the case of Hutchison Port Holding to illustrate how a real-world company has applied the proposed GMP model.
This document summarizes a research study on green supply chain management (GSCM) practices in the pharmaceutical industry in India. The study examines how external pressures and internal factors influence GSCM adoption. It also analyzes the relationships between GSCM practices, environmental performance, operational performance, and financial performance. Survey data was collected from 27 pharmaceutical companies in India that have ISO 14001 certification. Statistical analysis using exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling was conducted to test hypotheses about drivers of GSCM practices and their impact on organizational performance. The results indicate that pharmaceutical companies have adopted GSCM practices in response to environmental regulations and market pressures, and that these practices improve environmental, operational and financial performance.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
ENABLERS AND BARRIERS FOR INTEGRATED LEAN-GREEN-AGILE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMSIAEME Publication
Newer manufacturing strategies have emerged to face the increasing customer
demand in global competitiveness. Sometimes it is more challenging to serve a highly
dynamic and individualized market with more innovative products. The modern
manufacturing predominately focus on minimizing the cost, needs of ever changing
market with varying demand pattern practices with eco-friendly design, greener
production, recycling, and reuse with a focus on minimizing the expenses associated with
manufacturing. The integration of lean-green-agile manufacturing new age strategies is
the need of the 21st century. The enablers and barriers play a crucial role in the adoption
of these strategies. Our study focuses in small and medium enterprises as they act as the
backbone for economic growth of the country. The influence of these enablers and
barriers is the matter of investigation which is addressed by the present study through
Delphi survey methods. The outcome of the research would facilitate the policy makers
in the industry and government to frame policies for adapting the integrated approach of
manufacturing.
This document summarizes a journal article about green supply chain management (GSCM) as a strategy to gain competitive advantage. It discusses how GSCM has become an important way for firms to improve environmental and financial performance simultaneously. The article reviews literature on different motivations for and approaches to GSCM, including risk-based, efficiency-based, innovation-based, and closed-loop strategies. It also examines internal and external drivers for adopting GSCM and how GSCM can provide benefits at both the organizational and national level.
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Green Manufacturing- A Case Study Ana...IRJET Journal
This document presents a case study analysis of factors affecting the implementation of green manufacturing in an automotive industry in India. It first provides background on green manufacturing and its goals. A literature review identifies common green factors studied, such as ISO 14001 certification, employee support, environmental projects, training, and supplier/customer collaboration. The methodology examines these factors through interviews at multiple plant lines to determine importance scores. Results found reverse logistics and waste minimization were most important, while environmental purchasing was least. The study aims to identify key success factors for automakers seeking to adopt green manufacturing practices.
This document presents a project report submitted by three students - Udbhav Datta, Rishabh Bhadhuria, and Aditya Singla - to fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering from The NorthCap University, Gurgaon. The report aims to rank the key drivers for adopting Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices in the Indian construction industry using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology. It begins with an introduction and literature review on GSCM and identifies a research gap around ranking important GSCM drivers for the Indian construction sector. The study then describes applying the AHP framework to survey construction companies in Delhi-NCR, shortlist relevant GSCM drivers
Understanding the Need of Implementation of Lean Techniques in Manufacturing ...ijtsrd
In competitive environment lean manufacturing is necessary in every industry. Lean production is a standard manufacturing mode of the 21st century All the manufacturing industries have put a continuous efforts for its survival in these current world. In order to handle the critical situations manufacturers are trying to implement new and innovative techniques in their manufacturing process. Later on lean was formulated and developed as the solution to the fluctuating and competitive business environment. Due to rapid change in business environment the manufacturing organization are forced to face challenges and complexities in the competition. The concept of lean manufacturing was developed for maximize the resource utilization and minimize the wastes. The main focus of the lean manufacturing is to satisfy customer demands for high quality and low cost. The technique not only identifies the reasons for waste but also helps in its removal through marked principles and guidelines. Lean Manufacturing is an efficient and fast growing approach in the world of competition. Lean manufacturing utilizes a wide range of tools and techniques the choice of tools is based on the requirement. Many parameters contribute success of lean. Organizations which implemented lean manufacturing have higher level of flexibility and competitiveness. However, lean manufacturing provides an environment that is highly conducive to waste minimization. The majority of the study focuses on single aspect of lean element, only very few focuses on more than one aspect of lean elements, but for the successful implementation of lean the organization had to focuses on all the aspects such as Value Stream Mapping VSM , Cellular Manufacturing CM , U line system, Line Balancing, Inventory control, Single Minute Exchange of Dies SMED , Pull System, Kanban, Production Leveling etc., G. K. Kiran Kumar ""Understanding the Need of Implementation of Lean Techniques in Manufacturing Industries: A Review "" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23194.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/23194/understanding-the-need-of-implementation-of-lean-techniques-in-manufacturing-industries-a-review-/g-k-kiran-kumar
This document summarizes a study that investigates the elements of green management practices (GMP) and their association with firm performance in container terminal operations. It proposes a GMP model consisting of three key elements: (1) cooperation with supply chain partners, (2) environmentally friendly operations, and (3) internal management support. The study also indicates a positive relationship between adopting GMP and improved firm performance, including increased terminal throughput, profitability, and efficient, cost-effective operations. It uses the case of Hutchison Port Holding to illustrate how a real-world company has applied the proposed GMP model.
This document summarizes a research study on green supply chain management (GSCM) practices in the pharmaceutical industry in India. The study examines how external pressures and internal factors influence GSCM adoption. It also analyzes the relationships between GSCM practices, environmental performance, operational performance, and financial performance. Survey data was collected from 27 pharmaceutical companies in India that have ISO 14001 certification. Statistical analysis using exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling was conducted to test hypotheses about drivers of GSCM practices and their impact on organizational performance. The results indicate that pharmaceutical companies have adopted GSCM practices in response to environmental regulations and market pressures, and that these practices improve environmental, operational and financial performance.
Study of green supply chain management and operation strategicIAEME Publication
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Management that studied green supply chain management and operational strategies in manufacturing industries. The summary is:
The article provides an overview of green supply chain management concepts and strategies based on a literature review and survey of companies. It finds that companies with greater environmental resources, stronger business practices, and better performance monitoring were more likely to adopt green supply chain practices. The study highlights approaches used in green purchasing, manufacturing, transportation, and reverse logistics. It concludes that establishing links between green supply chain initiatives and economic performance could encourage more companies to implement environmental strategies across their supply chains.
Product recovery decisions within the context of Extended Producer Responsibi...Ian McCarthy
Environmental and economic evidence is increasingly supporting the need for better analytical tools for evaluating the recovery of consumer products. In response, we present a novel mathematical model for determining what we call the Optimal Recovery Plan (ORP) for any given product. The ORP is based on an evaluation and optimization of the economics of remanufacturing consumer products versus demanufacturing in the context of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, a driving force behind the adoption remanufacturing initiatives by firms. We provide an illustrative application of the model and then discuss its implications for scholars and practitioners concerned with sustainable business development.
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Management that proposes developing a computational tool to support minimizing waste in production processes using lean principles and knowledge management. It reviews literature on lean methodology, knowledge management, and knowledge-based systems. The proposed tool would identify improvements across the entire production process and reduce waste by organizing knowledge extracted from value stream mapping. The goal is to reorganize management processes and generate profits by reducing waste identified in the value stream map.
Performance of Power Loom Textiles: A Resource-based ViewAM Publications
Despite increasing attention paid to the Resource-based View (RBV), there is a dearth of empirical evidence
on the interactions among different RBV performance dimensions and their effect on organizational performance.
This paper examines and to extend the literature, by obtaining an understanding of the link between resources,
capabilities and organizational performance in terms of operational performance, financial performance and non
financial performance by using a survey research in the framework of Resource-based View. The RBV involves the
different performance dimensions such as tangible assets, intangible assets and capabilities. Numerous prior studies
have sought to examine the links between resources and organizational performance in particular efficiency by
secondary data and using quantitative methods.
This paper involved a quantitative examination of the relationship between tangibles assets, intangibles assets
and capabilities and organizational performance of power loom textiles of Maharashtra (India). The primary data of
one hundred and sixty power loom textiles of Maharashtra is collected through questionnaire to examine the
relationship between tangibles assets, intangibles assets and capabilities with the operational performance. It also
examines the relationship between operational performance with the organizational performance. This study finds a
positive relationship between performance dimensions and organizational performance. The hypotheses are developed
in the framework of RBV and tested by using the statistical method.
Green manufacturing is the process in which the production process are done with new and unique method which are helpful in establishing environment friendly operations for manufacturing. Green manufacturers research and develop such technologies by which the impact of pollution will be less on environment .It is the manufacturing of products, particularly those used in renewable energy systems and clean technology equipment of all kinds and reducing pollution and waste by minimizing natural resource use, recycling and reusing what was considered waste, and reducing emissions. Sachin Kumar | Naveen Malik "Green Manufacturing" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31587.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/enviormental-science/31587/green-manufacturing/sachin-kumar
Cleaner Production is a strategy for environmental and business management that aims to efficiently use raw materials and reduce emissions, waste, and risks to human health and the environment. It seeks to encourage cleaner production in industries through developing regulatory frameworks and providing technical and financial support for cleaner production implementation. The goals are to increase resource efficiency, reduce costs and risks, and improve competitiveness for businesses.
Cleaner Production is a preventative environmental strategy that aims to reduce waste at the source. It involves continuous application of best practices like good housekeeping, input substitution, process modification and technology changes to increase efficiency and minimize environmental risks. A CP assessment identifies waste sources and feasible options are evaluated through technical, economic and environmental analyses. Successful CP implementation leads to cost savings, productivity gains and improved environmental performance while meeting stakeholder needs. Governments can promote CP through regulations and incentives while financial institutions benefit from lower risks in clients pursuing CP.
Gscm strategies, in manufacturing ind.Karim Khayat
It has been increasing in consciousness of the environment in the last few decades. More people are aware of the world’s environmental problems such as global warming, toxic substance usage, and decreasing in non-replenish resources . In addition awareness exists among companies which seek to become green.
This study presents the various strategies to implement a GSCM in manufacturing industry. It focuses on the use of decision making models; the model used here is AHP. This method is used in such a way that helps in evaluating different criterion under each strategy, and therefore deciding about best strategy needed.
The lean manufacturing system is stated the right tool to improve production systems in order to
meet the performance and change demands of today's rapidly evolved technology. The theory of the process is to
eliminate wastes, empower workers, reduce inventories, and ensure to meet customers’ requirements. The
purpose of this study is to construct a lean manufacturing process experimented at Factory 123, Huu Nghi
Company. This process is expected to be applicable to nationwide garment enterprises in Viet Nam.
The main issues are mentioned in this study:
- Assessment of the status (in Content 2)
- Arranging production facilities and warehouses for Factory 123 (in Content 3)
- Implementing 5s for Factory 123 (in Content 4)
- Purchasing policy (inventory) for Huu Nghi Company (in Content 5)
- Deploying a pilot scale group for Factory 123 (in Content 6)
- Lean the manufacturing process applied to Factory 123 (in Content 7)
- Training to help a thinking change in a positive way, aiming to apply this process in an active and continuing
(in Content 8).
Opportunity to reduce carbon content in supply chain thesis
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Lean and Six Sigma: A Combined Approach for Waste Management in Indian SME’sIJLT EMAS
Lean Six Sigma is an approach which focuses on
continuous improvement of processes in order to reduce the cost
due to poor quality and to make improvements in the bottom line
results to create value for the customers. The Basic purpose of
this paper is to explore the various critical success and failure
factors of LSS approach in various SME’s clusters of India. The
following research is based upon the systematic literature review
of papers published in various reputed journals on techniques
like Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma.
Lean and Agile Manufacturing as productivity enhancement techniques - a compa...IOSR Journals
Lean and agile manufacturing are productivity enhancement techniques that aim to improve responsiveness to customers and reduce costs. Lean focuses on eliminating waste through continuous improvement processes, while agile emphasizes flexibility and nimbleness to respond quickly to changes. Both approaches seek to enhance value for customers. Key differences are that lean focuses more on efficiency and waste reduction within operations, while agile takes a more holistic view across the entire enterprise to thrive in uncertain environments through rapid adaptation.
An Empirical Study on the Variables That Ensure Process Efficiency in the Log...inventionjournals
In this study, the purpose is to determine the Supplier Relations Efficiency, Supply Efficiency, Environmental Responsibility, Flexibility, Logistic Coordination, CRM (Customer Relations Management), Change Management, Order Processing, Innovation, and Communicative Skills, which are accepted as the prominent and basic factors in ensuring the process efficiencies of the logistic activities of the manufacturing companies located in Adıyaman, Gaziantep and Kilis in TRC1 Region. For this purpose, a scale consisting of 36 statements was used to collect data from 298 manufacturing companies in TRC1 Region Organized Industrial Zones. The One Way ANOVA Test was used in order to determine whether there are significant differences between the demographical variables of the companies. At the end of the analyses it was determined that there was a significant difference between the cities, sectors, the number of their employees and activity durations.
The document is a research paper that investigates the improvement of manufacturing performance through lean practices in the Bangladeshi garment industry. It reviews literature on lean production and its benefits. The paper then presents research that was conducted through surveys, interviews and site visits with nine garment companies in Bangladesh that have adopted lean tools and techniques. The findings indicate these companies have gained various performance improvements from lean. It identifies business challenges that drove companies to implement lean and areas where changes were made. The paper concludes by suggesting topics for further research.
The document discusses sustainability practices in the rubber industry. It notes that Asia produces 93% of the world's natural rubber, with China being the largest consumer. The rubber industry faces issues like decreasing raw material costs, deforestation, and poor labor conditions. Environmental risks to the industry include high levels of pollutants. The industry's approach to sustainability involves analyzing risks and opportunities, focusing on key issues, setting long-term goals, and transparent communication. Areas of action discussed include reducing energy and water consumption, safe chemical management, lowering emissions, efficient material use, and sustainable supplier guidelines. Some companies are increasingly adopting sustainable practices like using alternative fuel sources and eco-certification aims to promote ethical and sustainable rubber production.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology.
An analysis of drivers affecting the implementation of green supply chain man...eSAT Journals
Abstract The supply chain consists of those activities associated with manufacturing from raw material acquisition to final product delivery. Because of the recently changed environmental requirements that affect manufacturing operations and transportation systems, growing attention is given to the development of environment management strategies for supply chains. A green supply chain aims at confining the wastes within the industrial system so as to conserve energy and prevent the dissipation of harmful materials into the environment. Frequently researches in study on drivers of Green Supply Chain Management are criticized for its narrow perspectives and lack of industrial relevance. So, it is a real need to find improved processes for adoption and implementation of Green practices Green image in Manufacturing Industries. In the current competitive scenario, the driver of Green Supply Chain Management assumes a significant importance and call for serious research attention. The aim of this paper is to examining the Green practices in the selected Indian Manufacturing Companies. The main objectives of this paper are to gain critical and crucial drivers for implementation of Green Supply Chain Management in Indian Manufacturing Industries in various sectors likewise, two wheeler, four wheeler, and General Manufacturing sector wise companies. This paper has attempted to fill the gaps in the contemporary research in the study on drivers of Green Supply Chain Management in selected Indian corporate sectors. It is observed that Driver, DF10 i.e. ‘Employees Motivation, health & Safety’ have more important and crucial for adoption of GSCM for 2-wheeler industries. It is also observed that Driver DF1 i.e. ‘Government rules & legislation’ have more important and crucial for adoption of GSCM for 4-wheeler industries. But it is also observed that Driver DF2 i.e. ‘environmental concerns and legislation; DF7 i.e. customer awareness, pressure & support; DF12 i.e. organizational capabilities and awareness; and DF14 i.e. global climate pressure and ecological; respectively have equal importance and crucial for adoption of GSCM for general manufacturing companies. Keywords: Driving Factors (DF), Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM), Manufacturing Industries.
IRJET- Green Supply Chain Management in Construction Industry: A ReviewIRJET Journal
This document provides a literature review on green supply chain management (GSCM) practices in the construction industry. It first defines GSCM and discusses its importance and benefits. It then reviews several studies that have examined various aspects of GSCM in construction, including frameworks for implementation, key drivers and barriers, and the GSCM practices of different countries/regions. The document concludes that while construction activities can harm the environment, GSCM provides opportunities to reduce negative impacts and improve sustainability across the construction supply chain.
FACTORS AFFECTING GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICES IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN INDIAIAEME Publication
Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has emerged as new management
strategy for automobile organizations to become more environmental friendly, cost
effective and competitive. The study focuses on green supply chain management
practices in Automotive Industry in India. Globally business environment is very
volatile in nature and is featured by uncertainties. Due to rising environmental issues,
awareness on environmental pollution issues combined with industrial development
should be addressed by supply chain management. Therefore Green Supply Chain
Management (GSCM) is an emerging agenda for the industrial organization to
improve their performance on different dimensions such as economic and
environment. GSCM has a parallel development to push green products in context to
the ever growing environmental concerns among the organizations .The objective of
the paper is to explore the factors affecting the Green supply Chain Management in
Automotive Industry in India
The Effect of Green Supply Chain Management on the Construction Industry – A ...IRJET Journal
This document reviews the effect of green supply chain management (GSCM) on the construction industry. It discusses how GSCM can be an effective strategy to improve environmental and social sustainability in construction. The key aspects of GSCM discussed are green purchasing, green manufacturing, green design, green construction, and reverse logistics. The study aims to highlight the benefits of implementing GSCM practices in the construction industry in India to improve environmental performance.
Study of green supply chain management and operation strategicIAEME Publication
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Management that studied green supply chain management and operational strategies in manufacturing industries. The summary is:
The article provides an overview of green supply chain management concepts and strategies based on a literature review and survey of companies. It finds that companies with greater environmental resources, stronger business practices, and better performance monitoring were more likely to adopt green supply chain practices. The study highlights approaches used in green purchasing, manufacturing, transportation, and reverse logistics. It concludes that establishing links between green supply chain initiatives and economic performance could encourage more companies to implement environmental strategies across their supply chains.
Product recovery decisions within the context of Extended Producer Responsibi...Ian McCarthy
Environmental and economic evidence is increasingly supporting the need for better analytical tools for evaluating the recovery of consumer products. In response, we present a novel mathematical model for determining what we call the Optimal Recovery Plan (ORP) for any given product. The ORP is based on an evaluation and optimization of the economics of remanufacturing consumer products versus demanufacturing in the context of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, a driving force behind the adoption remanufacturing initiatives by firms. We provide an illustrative application of the model and then discuss its implications for scholars and practitioners concerned with sustainable business development.
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Management that proposes developing a computational tool to support minimizing waste in production processes using lean principles and knowledge management. It reviews literature on lean methodology, knowledge management, and knowledge-based systems. The proposed tool would identify improvements across the entire production process and reduce waste by organizing knowledge extracted from value stream mapping. The goal is to reorganize management processes and generate profits by reducing waste identified in the value stream map.
Performance of Power Loom Textiles: A Resource-based ViewAM Publications
Despite increasing attention paid to the Resource-based View (RBV), there is a dearth of empirical evidence
on the interactions among different RBV performance dimensions and their effect on organizational performance.
This paper examines and to extend the literature, by obtaining an understanding of the link between resources,
capabilities and organizational performance in terms of operational performance, financial performance and non
financial performance by using a survey research in the framework of Resource-based View. The RBV involves the
different performance dimensions such as tangible assets, intangible assets and capabilities. Numerous prior studies
have sought to examine the links between resources and organizational performance in particular efficiency by
secondary data and using quantitative methods.
This paper involved a quantitative examination of the relationship between tangibles assets, intangibles assets
and capabilities and organizational performance of power loom textiles of Maharashtra (India). The primary data of
one hundred and sixty power loom textiles of Maharashtra is collected through questionnaire to examine the
relationship between tangibles assets, intangibles assets and capabilities with the operational performance. It also
examines the relationship between operational performance with the organizational performance. This study finds a
positive relationship between performance dimensions and organizational performance. The hypotheses are developed
in the framework of RBV and tested by using the statistical method.
Green manufacturing is the process in which the production process are done with new and unique method which are helpful in establishing environment friendly operations for manufacturing. Green manufacturers research and develop such technologies by which the impact of pollution will be less on environment .It is the manufacturing of products, particularly those used in renewable energy systems and clean technology equipment of all kinds and reducing pollution and waste by minimizing natural resource use, recycling and reusing what was considered waste, and reducing emissions. Sachin Kumar | Naveen Malik "Green Manufacturing" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-4 , June 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31587.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/enviormental-science/31587/green-manufacturing/sachin-kumar
Cleaner Production is a strategy for environmental and business management that aims to efficiently use raw materials and reduce emissions, waste, and risks to human health and the environment. It seeks to encourage cleaner production in industries through developing regulatory frameworks and providing technical and financial support for cleaner production implementation. The goals are to increase resource efficiency, reduce costs and risks, and improve competitiveness for businesses.
Cleaner Production is a preventative environmental strategy that aims to reduce waste at the source. It involves continuous application of best practices like good housekeeping, input substitution, process modification and technology changes to increase efficiency and minimize environmental risks. A CP assessment identifies waste sources and feasible options are evaluated through technical, economic and environmental analyses. Successful CP implementation leads to cost savings, productivity gains and improved environmental performance while meeting stakeholder needs. Governments can promote CP through regulations and incentives while financial institutions benefit from lower risks in clients pursuing CP.
Gscm strategies, in manufacturing ind.Karim Khayat
It has been increasing in consciousness of the environment in the last few decades. More people are aware of the world’s environmental problems such as global warming, toxic substance usage, and decreasing in non-replenish resources . In addition awareness exists among companies which seek to become green.
This study presents the various strategies to implement a GSCM in manufacturing industry. It focuses on the use of decision making models; the model used here is AHP. This method is used in such a way that helps in evaluating different criterion under each strategy, and therefore deciding about best strategy needed.
The lean manufacturing system is stated the right tool to improve production systems in order to
meet the performance and change demands of today's rapidly evolved technology. The theory of the process is to
eliminate wastes, empower workers, reduce inventories, and ensure to meet customers’ requirements. The
purpose of this study is to construct a lean manufacturing process experimented at Factory 123, Huu Nghi
Company. This process is expected to be applicable to nationwide garment enterprises in Viet Nam.
The main issues are mentioned in this study:
- Assessment of the status (in Content 2)
- Arranging production facilities and warehouses for Factory 123 (in Content 3)
- Implementing 5s for Factory 123 (in Content 4)
- Purchasing policy (inventory) for Huu Nghi Company (in Content 5)
- Deploying a pilot scale group for Factory 123 (in Content 6)
- Lean the manufacturing process applied to Factory 123 (in Content 7)
- Training to help a thinking change in a positive way, aiming to apply this process in an active and continuing
(in Content 8).
Opportunity to reduce carbon content in supply chain thesis
This is my YouTube channel please visit, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzqDP4ePIIuZ42KbFMaRw1g?sub_confirmation=1
Lean and Six Sigma: A Combined Approach for Waste Management in Indian SME’sIJLT EMAS
Lean Six Sigma is an approach which focuses on
continuous improvement of processes in order to reduce the cost
due to poor quality and to make improvements in the bottom line
results to create value for the customers. The Basic purpose of
this paper is to explore the various critical success and failure
factors of LSS approach in various SME’s clusters of India. The
following research is based upon the systematic literature review
of papers published in various reputed journals on techniques
like Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma.
Lean and Agile Manufacturing as productivity enhancement techniques - a compa...IOSR Journals
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Integration of green practices in supply chain environment
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Integration of Green Practices in Supply
Chain Environment
The practices of Inbound, Operational,
Outbound and Reverse logistics
MANISH CHOUDHARY
Malwa Institute of Science and Technology,
Indore, Madhya Pradesh (India)
mchoudhary1611@gmail.com
NITIN SETH
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade,
New Delhi (India)
nitiseth@yahoo.com
Abstract:
The present decade is fully conscious about the environmental problems and green products for sustainable
development and the recent agenda of Indian Industries facing the environmental problems. The intense pressure
from government regulatory acts to implement and become the industries Environment Sustainable (ES). Green
Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has emerged as a key approach for automobile manufacturing industries
seeking to become Environmentally Sustainable (ES). There is a growing need to integrate GSCM into Inbound,
Operational and Outbound supply chain. This study reviewed various literatures on Supplier (Inbound),
Organizational (Operational), Distributional (Outbound) and Reverse logistics (RL) of Green Supply chain
management. This paper propose concise framework for forward direction GSCM (FGSCM) and reverse
direction GSCM (RGSCM).
Keywords: Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM), Environment Sustainable (ES), reverse logistics (RL),
Inbound, Operational and Outbound supply chain.
1. Introduction:
Numerous researchers [26] [28] [22] have pointed for increasing environmental issues and problems of
resource depletion. Due to stricter governmental regulatory acts, some of the Indian automobile manufacturing
industries like TATA motors, EISHER motors, Force motors, MAHLE Engine Components, Mahindra Two
wheelers etc. have implemented ISO 14001 certification to reduce the degradation of environment. In global
scenario, the customers and communities are demanding the environmentally friendly products. This pressures
and extremely serious the manufacturing industries for green practices from raw material to finished products
and up to the end user to disposal.
In the previous frameworks [23] [14], the researchers and practitioners have elaborated the GSCM
needs, drivers, practices and performances. But these frameworks are not clearly elaborated the integration and
optimization of inbound, operational, outbound and Reverse Logistics. The importance of GSCM is to innovate,
implement and widespread the new techniques for sustainable development and deployment to the automobile
industries.
At present, the Indian automobile industry has grown and it holds a promising and challenging tenth
position in the entire world with being number 2 in two wheelers and number 4 in commercial vehicles. A
growth rate withstanding of 18% per annum and production of more than 2 million units per annum, it may not
be an exaggeration to say that this industry in the coming years will soon touch a figure of 10 million units per
annum.
Market Share of Automobile industry of India can be broadly classified under passenger vehicles,
commercial vehicles, three wheelers and two wheelers, with two wheelers having a maximum market share of
more than 75%. Automobile companies of India, Korea, Europe and Japan have a significant hold on the Indian
market share. Tata Motors produces maximum numbers of mid and large size commercial vehicles, holding
more that 60% of the market share. Motorcycles top the charts of two wheelers with Hero Honda being the key
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player. Bajaj by far is the number one manufacturer of three wheelers in India. This experiencing increased
pollution and challenges and encourages reducing and recycling.
The wide scope of GSCM is ranges from implementing and monitoring of the general environment
management programmes to more creating or controlling practices implemented through various Rs (Reduce,
Re-use, Rework, Refurbish, Reclaim, Recycle, Remanufacture, Reverse logistics, etc.) [26] towards attaining a
GSCM waste minimization is being considered as an important strategic. The waste, which is non-value adding
activity, carried out in any operation. The most commonly perceived enemy to environmental protection in
manufacturing and production operations. That is, manufacturing and production processes are viewed as the
culprits in harming the environment, in the forms of waste generation, ecosystem disruption, and depletion of
natural resources [9]
The objective of this research is to identify the dearth of GSCM integration in the supply chain
environment, and therefore integrate the potential of GSCM gaps, issues and evolve new opportunities for
further research. The GSCM classification is categorize in four heads as shown in Fig. 1.
This paper begins with brief description of GSCM and automobile industry in general. It precedes with
the GSCM definitions and section 3 provides an overview of research objectives by integration of Inbound,
Operational, and Outbound supply chain and reverses logistics, which provides the integrated GSCM and
GSCM practices. Section 4 is a conclusion of the paper.
2. GSCM Defined:
A selected number of definitions of GSCM [20] over the past decades including:
2.1 The new concept of green supply chain management has added an environmentally conscious mindset to
supply chain management and has been introduced into many final manufacturing processes [1]
2.2 GSCM is defined as: Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) = Green Purchasing + Green
Manufacturing/Materials Management + Green Distribution/Marketing + Reverse Logistics. [1]
2.3 Green supply refers to the way in which innovations in supply chain management and industrial
purchasing may be considered in the context of the environment. [13]
2.4 Environmental supply chain management consists of the purchasing function’s involvement in activities that
include reduction, recycling, reuse and the substitution of materials. [25]
2.5 The practice of monitoring and improving environmental performance in the supply chain . . . [24]
2.6 The term ‘supply chain’ describes the network of suppliers, distributors and consumers. It also includes
transportation between the supplier and the consumer, as well as the final consumer . . . the environmental
effects of the researching developing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, and using a product, as well as
disposing of the product waste, must be considered. [12]
3. Literature review:
A brief literature review on GSCM integration, we introduce some of GSCM integration on Inbound,
Operational, Outbound and Reverse logistics.
As suggested [30] framework for managers, an effective tool for operations wishing to design environmental
PMSs. Authors presented internal factors such as economic performance, green product development etc. and
external variables such as green movements or regulators to identify green manufacturing strategy. Suggested,
manufacturing strategies on operations policies such as procurement policies, product planning, production and
manufacturing technologies, logistics and human resource management.
As described By [31], the differences between the traditional supply chain and the extended supply chain. In
traditional supply chain issues considered as production/distribution scheduling, inventory levels, number of
stages, distribution center, plant-product assignment etc. and in extended supply chain benefits realized as
reduced product life cycle costs, reduced environmental and health risks, safer, cleaner factories, recycling and
re-use and remanufacturing. Investigated the environmental factors leading to the development of extended of
recovery operations, such as remanufacturing, recycling, and re-use adds an additional level of complexity to
supply chain design, and forms potential operational and strategic considerations and strategic issues such as
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inventory control policies, impact of uncontrollable recovery processes on inventory composition, production
planning, and scheduling, disassembly planning etc.
Author [32] examined the linkages between green supply chain practices such as environmental
collaboration with suppliers, environmental monitoring upon suppliers, environmental collaboration with
customers, environmental monitoring by customers and the selection of environmental technologies such as
pollution prevention, pollution control, management system. As explored by [33], impact of relationship
conditions existing between a customer and its suppliers such as programs to reduce or eliminate materials used
in manufacturing processes or products etc. on the uptake and effectiveness of the customer’s environmental
performance requirements.
[1] Introduced and provided an overview of the various internal issues such as cost and profit driven, legacy
systems, data management systems, ISO 9000:2000, total quality management, and other industry-specific
standards and integrate works in supply chain management, environmental management, and performance
management into one framework and external issues such as size organizations and specific industries,
regulatory pressure, resource productivity, environmental innovation, an integrated technological system,
environmental compliance, liability, issues of business continuity, the call for benchmarking to national,
international, or industry standards, customer attitudes toward product take-back, and inter-organizational
information technology/data management systems related to environmental (green) supply chain management
performance measurement. Provides metrics of environmental performance from the TRI and the Global
Reporting Initiative of air emissions to energy recovery and recycling such as fugitive non-point air emissions,
stack or point air emissions, discharges to receiving streams and water bodies and general measures such as
employee and participative management, publicly available missions and values statement(s) etc.
Explored by [34], the green supply chain management (GSCM) initiatives (implementation) and practices
such as internal environmental management (IEM), green purchasing(GP), customer cooperation (CC),
investment recovery(IR), and eco-design (ECO) of various manufacturing industries. Support for GSCM from
mid-level managers, cross-functional cooperation, for environmental improvements, total quality environmental
management, environmental compliance and auditing, programs, ISO 14001 certification, environmental
management systems exist, providing design specification to suppliers that include environmental requirements
for purchased item, cooperation with suppliers for environmental objectives, environmental audit for suppliers’
internal management, suppliers’ ISO14000 certification, second-tier supplier, environmentally friendly practice
evaluation, cooperation with customers for eco-design, cooperation with customers for cleaner production,
cooperation with customers for green packaging, cooperation with customers for using less energy, during
product transportation, investment recovery (sale) of excess inventories/materials, sale of scrap and used
materials, sale of excess capital equipment, design of products for reduced consumption of materials/energy,
design of products for reuse, recycle, recovery of materials, component parts, design of products to avoid or
reduce use of hazardous products and/or their manufacturing process.
4.1 Inbound GSCM:
This is the early part of supply chain. This takes care of Internal Environment Management (IEM). The
integration of suppliers functioning begin with Green purchasing (GP) of raw material [26] [21] [22] this GP can
be integrated with green design and leads to Environment friendly raw material, Substitution of environmentally
questionable raw materials, [17] [1], some programmes like Holding awareness seminars for suppliers/
contractors, Guiding suppliers to establish their own environmental programs [19], Suppliers’ ISO14001
certification [22] This practice improves reduction of solid/liquid wastes, reduction of emissions, resource
reduction and decrease of consumption for hazardous/harmful/toxic materials [28]
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Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM)
Inbound Operational Outbound Reverse Logistics
Green purchasing Cleaner production Green marketing
strategies
Waste exchange
Environment- environmentally-
Integration of Design for friendly
suppliers environment friendly packaging
transportation
Remanufacturing Environment-friendly
and lean production distribution
Fig. 1 Integration of GSCM
4.2 Operational GSCM:
This is the middle part of supply chain. This takes care of operations performed on the product. It begins with
Green Design (GD) [4], Eco-design or design for the environment, Design for reduction, Design for reuse,
Design for recycling, Design for remanufacturing, Design for resource efficiency [28], Green manufacturing [4],
Optimization of processes to reduce solid waste, Optimization of processes to reduce air emission, Optimization
of processes to reduce noise, Use cleaner technology processes to make savings (energy, water, wastes) [17] The
benefits of integration is to Reduction of solid/liquid waste, Reduction of emission [19], on-site and off-site
energy recovery [1] [17]can be integrated cleaner production, which leads to Increased efficiency, Product
quality improvement, Productivity improvement, Cost saving [17] [19], Quality improvement [19]
4.3 Outbound GSCM:
This stage is the final delivery of product and contains pick and place of product and delivery. Sometimes Eco-
labelling [5], green marketing, environment-friendly packaging, and environment-friendly distribution are all
the functions of an organization for Outbound GSCM and its supply chain [18] [11], Low-density packaging,
Bio-degradable packaging [8]
4.4 Reverse Logistics:
Reverse Logistics is a ‘‘closing the loop’’ of supply Chain. An Automobile company can save raw materials,
water, energy, processes etc., through recycling, and by that way, the company can achieve both cost and
competitive advantage of Recycling, Refurbishing, Re- manufacturing, Uneconomic recycling [1] [29] [19]
[22], on-site or off-site treatment, Cost for disposal of hazardous materials, Suppliers advances in providing
environmentally friendly packages, Re-using, Disassembly, Re-engineering [4]
The integration of inbound activity with operational activities will ascertain the issues in both part of
the supply chain. Table 1 shows the functions of Supplier (Inbound), Organizational (Operational), and
Distributional (Outbound) and reverse logistics (RL) of green supply chain management and benefits, issues
addressed and factors for greening the GSCM. The functions such as Green Purchasing (GP), Cleaner
Production, Green Design (GD), Re-Manufacturing of rejected products, and lean production. Fig 2 shows
integrated GSCM.
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Forward Green Supply Chain Management (FGSCM) of Automobile Industry
Manufacturing
manufacturing
Green Design
Distribution
Purchasing
Packaging
Green
Green
Green
Green
Re-
Reverse Green Supply Chain Management (RGSCM) of Automobile Industry
manufacturin
Marketing
Re- Cycle
Re-Claim
Re-Work
Re- Use
Green
Re-
g
Fig. 2 Integrated GSCM
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Sr. supply chain Functional Broad Area Typical Benefits Issues addressed Typical issues and Drivers
No. function for Greening
1 Supplier 1. Cost reduction, 1. Reduction of waste produced, 1. Holding awareness seminars
(Inbound) Green purchasing strategies, 2. Integrating suppliers in a participative 2. Material substitution through for suppliers and contractors;
[19]The integration of decision-making process that environmental sourcing of raw 2. Guiding suppliers to set up
suppliers into environmental promotes environmental innovation. materials, and their own environmental
management processes, [27] [7] [10] [17]Source reduction of 3. Waste minimization of hazardous programs;
pollution in terms of recycling, materials. 3. Bringing together suppliers
3. Re-use and Low-density packaging, 4. Lack of management in the same industry to share
and Towards waste elimination in commitment, lack of buyer their know-how and
terms of scrapping or dumping, awareness, problems
recycling and 5. Lack of supplier awareness, 4. Informing suppliers about
4. Sorting for non-toxic incineration and deficient company-wide the benefits of cleaner
bio-degradable packaging. [8] environmental standards or production and technologies;
5. The high cost of environmental auditing programs and 5. Urging/pressuring suppliers
programs, uneconomical recycling 6. Lack of state and federal to take environmental
and uneconomical re-use regulations actions; and
6. Choice of suppliers by
environmental criteria.
2 Organizational 1. Cleaner production, 1. Reducing lead times, material and 1. Reducing waste and pollution, 1. Environmentally-friendly
(Operational) 2. Design for staff costs, 2. Reducing the environmental raw materials;
environment, 2. Increasing production activity and impact of the production phase, 2. Substitution of
3. Remanufacturing and enhancing quality, [16] 3. General waste reduction and environmentally
lean production 3. Reduces the marginal cost of minimizing hazardous wastes, [3] questionable materials;
environmental management 4. Reduces the marginal cost of 3. Taking environmental
4. Products/services produced are environmental management and, criteria into consideration;
environmentally-friendly in nature; enhanced environmental 4. Environmental design
5. Prevention of pollution at source, performance. [2] considerations;
6. Cleaner production practices are 5. Optimization of process to
adopted; reduce solid waste and
7. Closed loop manufacturing (reverse emissions;
logistics), 6. Use of cleaner technology
8. Wastes generated are processed and processes to make savings in
recycled; energy, water, and waste;
9. Re-use and recycling of materials is 7. Internal recycling of
maximized; materials within the
10. Material usage is reduced; production phase; and
11. The recyclable content of a product is 8. Incorporating environmental
increased; total quality management
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12. The production processes are principles such as worker
optimized, and empowerment.
13. Products are redesigned (design for
the environment)
Distributional 1. Green marketing, 1. Cost savings and 1. Dispose of the waste, 1. Environment-friendly waste
3 (Outbound) 2. Environment-friendly 2. Enhanced competitiveness 2. Recycling and management;
packaging, and 3. Utilization of all waste,[15] 3. Re-use of packaging, [6] 2. Environmental improvement
3. Environment-friendly of packaging;
distribution, [18][11] 3. Taking back packaging;
4. Eco-labelling;
5. Recovery of company’s end-
of-life products;
6. Providing consumers with
information on
environmental friendly
products and/or production
methods
Reverse logistics 1. Reverse logistics 1. Cost savings 1. Dispose of the waste, 1. Use of environmentally-
4 (RL) and Waste friendly transportation.
exchange, 2. Taking back packaging
2. environmentally-
friendly
transportation
Table: 1 GSCM Practices (Environmental Initiative)
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4. Conclusion:
To achieve environmental and sustainable development, the developing country like India will have to
focus on GSCM practices. The integration of supply chain functions like Supplier (Inbound), Organizational
(Operational), Distributional (Outbound) and Reverse logistics (RL), the automobile companies can systematize
there supply chain from Green Purchasing to Green Distribution and take back the product for re-use, re-
manufacturing, refurbishing or dis-assembly.
The integration of GSCM will provide conceptual broader framework to researchers. The GSCM can
reduce the degradation of environment due to improper utilisation of resources and manufacturing processes.
Proper integration of GSCM facilities and resources, Manufacturing Industries can reduce general waste and
minimizing hazardous and toxic wastes, reducing waste and pollution, reducing the environmental impact of the
production phase.
At the supplier’s and organisational end, the issues like reduction of solid waste, reduction of air
pollution, substitution of environmentally friendly material and minimize the waste of hazardous materials, lack
of buyer awareness, Lack of management commitment, Lack of supplier awareness, Lack of state and federal
regulations are resolved. At distributional and reverse logistics end, the issue like re-cycling, re-use of
packaging and dispose of the waste.
Concluding, Automobile Manufacturing Industries can implement GSCM in firm and earn profits by
saving cost of products and processes, reduce lead times, material and staff costs, increasing production activity
and enhancing quality, reduces the marginal cost of environmental management, products/services produced are
environmentally-friendly in nature, prevention of pollution at source, cleaner production practices are adopted
and closed loop manufacturing (reverse logistics). The paper presented a select summary of the contributions in
the less explored GSCM area highlighting the rich agenda for researchers.
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