Sustainability in the Textile Industry

Sustainability in the Textile Industry
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2016-10-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811026394

This book examines in detail key aspects of sustainability in the textile industry, especially environmental, social and economic sustainability in the textiles and clothing sector. It highlights the various faces and facets of sustainability and their implications for textiles and the clothing sector.

Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel

Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081026536

Circular Economy in Textiles and Apparel: Processing, Manufacturing, and Design is the first book to provide guidance on this subject, presenting the tools for implementing this paradigm and their impact on textile production methods. Sustainable business strategies are also covered, as are new design methods that can help in the reduction of waste. Drawing on contributions from leading experts in industry and academia, this book covers every aspect of this increasingly important subject and speculates on future developments. - Provides case studies on the circular economy in operation in the textiles industry - Identifies challenges to implementation and areas where more research is needed - Draws on both industrial innovation and academic research to explain an emerging topic with the potential to entirely change the way we make and use clothing

Life Cycle Management

Life Cycle Management
Author: Guido Sonnemann
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015-07-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401772215

This book provides insight into the Life Cycle Management (LCM) concept and the progress in its implementation. LCM is a management concept applied in industrial and service sectors to improve products and services, while enhancing the overall sustainability performance of business and its value chains. In this regard, LCM is an opportunity to differentiate through sustainability performance on the market place, working with all departments of a company such as research and development, procurement and marketing, and to enhance the collaboration with stakeholders along a company’s value chain. LCM is used beyond short-term business success and aims at long-term achievements by minimizing environmental and socio-economic burden, while maximizing economic and social value.

Strategic Marketing for Social Enterprises in Developing Nations

Strategic Marketing for Social Enterprises in Developing Nations
Author: Chiweshe, Nigel
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2019-06-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522578609

Many governments in developing nations are finding it nearly impossible to address challenges posed to their countries, including poverty, disease, and high levels of youth unemployment. Thus, social entrepreneurs are attempting to address these social challenges through the creation of social enterprises. However, further research is needed as to what social entrepreneurship is and how these enterprises can utilize and formulate marketing strategies. Strategic Marketing for Social Enterprises in Developing Nations provides innovative insights for an in-depth understanding of where marketing and social entrepreneurship interact, providing clarity as to what social entrepreneurship is as an organizational offering, what drives social entrepreneurship, and the formulation of marketing strategies for social enterprises. Highlighting topics such as income generating, marketing management, and media dependency theory, it is designed for managers, entrepreneurial advisors, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students.

Sustainability, Stakeholders and Marketing in the Textile Sector

Sustainability, Stakeholders and Marketing in the Textile Sector
Author: Anibal Enrique Toscano Hernández
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-11-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789819769513

Geospatial analysis of the Sustainable Value Chain in the Textile sector of the United States.- Sustainable practices in the textile sector: Case study of the global value chain of the American economies.- Exploring eco-innovation performance in the textile industry: Case of two export-oriented Colombian firms.- Transformational and sustainable leadership in textile companies in Lima: a qualitative study.- Obstacles to innovation in textile SMEs in the Usaquen district of Bogota, Colombia 100 Reverse Logistics: A view from green capitalism and circular economy in textile companies in Mexico.- Green marketing strategies in sustainable fashion business models.- Green marketing and its contribution to the competitiveness of the textile and apparel sector. Case study in Cali.- The green swan ́s theory and circular economy and it’s influence in regenerative capitalism.- Competitiveness of decent work of the us textile sector using a multivariable classification of the sdg 8 target 5: full employment and decent work.- Critical evaluation of successful strategies for sustainable manufacturing in the textile sector and their impact on the sustainable development goals: Case studies in Colombia.

Product-Service System Design for Sustainability

Product-Service System Design for Sustainability
Author: Carlo Vezzoli
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2017-09-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351277987

This book, based on a huge European and Asian research project, is a state-of-the-art examination of the theory and practice of system innovation through Product-Service System (PSS) design for sustainability from a trans-cultural viewpoint. PSS design incorporates innovative strategies that shift businesses away from simply designing and selling physical products to developing integrated systems of products and services that satisfy human needs. The book provides background, advice and tools for designers interested in sustainable PSSs and has a wealth of case studies for practitioners to digest.

Creating a Sustainable Competitive Position

Creating a Sustainable Competitive Position
Author: Pervez N. Ghauri
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2023-10-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1804552496

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. This volume includes research-based cases highlighting different sustainability challenges and theory-based discussions around how firms can manage a multi-stakeholder perspective in relation to performance.

Driving Green Marketing in Fashion and Retail

Driving Green Marketing in Fashion and Retail
Author: Tarnanidis, Theodore K.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2024-05-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Today, sustainability is a critical issue in the fashion industry. However, it can be challenging for fashion businesses to adopt green marketing strategies while keeping up with digital innovations. The book, Driving Green Marketing in Fashion and Retail, explores cutting-edge techniques to provide solutions to this challenge. It is an essential guide for fashion marketers looking to align their practices with environmental responsibility. As consumers become increasingly conscious of the environmental and social impacts of their purchasing decisions, fashion brands must adapt or risk being left behind. This book offers a comprehensive roadmap for embracing sustainability through digital marketing channels. From leveraging AI and big data analytics to implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions, each chapter presents actionable insights tailored to the modern fashion landscape.

Contemporary Case Studies on Fashion Production, Marketing and Operations

Contemporary Case Studies on Fashion Production, Marketing and Operations
Author: Pui-Sze Chow
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2017-12-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9811070075

This book adopts a case study based research approach to examine the contemporary issues in the fashion industry. It documents real-world practices in fashion business from production, marketing to operations. Founded on an extensive review of literature, these case studies discuss the challenges that are pertinent to the current business environment in this important industry, provide benchmarks and generate insights to practitioners as well as suggest future directions to researchers. The book serves as a nexus of the theories and the industrial practices that advances knowledge for both the academia and the private sector in fashion business.