LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT THROUGH BUSINESS DRIVEN SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ̶ OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS
Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
This paper is based on a study of the current sustainability
management system landscape within the ABB Group and discusses
the limitations and opportunities related to these systems and
belonging tools. It also suggests a sustainability management model
which covers both the “vertical” and “horizontal” directions along the
value chain. The model describes how current management systems
and tools can be better linked to the business strategy and decision
situations to enable sustainable growth and profit while contributing to
a “better world”. The main conclusions are that LCM needs to be
explored further through the lenses of each company’s specific
organization. Finally the role of a continual improvement procedure is
considered the cornerstone for “true” life cycle implementation.
management system landscape within the ABB Group and discusses
the limitations and opportunities related to these systems and
belonging tools. It also suggests a sustainability management model
which covers both the “vertical” and “horizontal” directions along the
value chain. The model describes how current management systems
and tools can be better linked to the business strategy and decision
situations to enable sustainable growth and profit while contributing to
a “better world”. The main conclusions are that LCM needs to be
explored further through the lenses of each company’s specific
organization. Finally the role of a continual improvement procedure is
considered the cornerstone for “true” life cycle implementation.
Keywords
life cycle management; value chain; model; management systems; sustainability
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