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ArticleHeliyon2024

Critical barriers to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices in medium-sized ready-made garment manufacturing enterprises and their mitigation strategies.

Mohammad Muhshin Aziz Khan, Md Jahedul Alam, Shanta Saha, Ahmed Sayem

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Mohammad Muhshin Aziz KhanDepartment of Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh.
Md Jahedul AlamDepartment of Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh.
Shanta SahaDepartment of Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh.
Ahmed SayemDepartment of Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, 3114, Bangladesh.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study delves into the critical barriers hindering sustainable manufacturing practices in medium-sized ready-made garments manufacturing enterprises. Initially, barriers were identified through a literature review and expert opinions. Then, the fuzzy Delphi Method and expert consensus were used to prioritize the critical barriers. Finally, based on the insights from a focus group discussion and the supported literature, strategies to mitigate the identified critical barriers were formulated. In this study, the initial barriers identified encompassed various dimensions. The top three critical barriers were identified as higher prices of sustainable products, limited supplier commitment, and lack of access to information. Strategies to address these critical barriers include adopting collaborative business approaches, incorporating sustainability standards, investing in technology, implementing sustainable manufacturing techniques, and integrating green supply chain management practices. Overall, by focusing on these strategies, medium-sized garment manufacturing enterprises can enhance their sustainability efforts and gain economic, environmental, and social benefits.

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BarriersMedium-sized garments manufacturing enterprisesMitigation strategiesSustainable manufacturing practices

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PMID39640635
PMCPMC11620238

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