Model Suggestion for SMEs Economic and Environmental Sustainable Development
in: Small and Medium Enterprises: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, IGI Global, pp.420-440, 2013
- Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Research Book
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3886-0.ch023
- Publisher: IGI Global
- Page Numbers: pp.420-440
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In recent years, environmental considerations have become increasingly social concerns. There is a growing interest in SMEs that want to green their businesses, but real action is slow because there is usually a lack of knowledge and resources to do so. This chapter considers how SMEs can adopt and improve their manufacturing processes to include the new environmental regulations. The authors propose a model that ensures sustainable development for SMEs.