Sustainable manufacturing is increasing in importance as consumers and governments become more aware of the long-term impacts
Question:
Sustainable manufacturing is increasing in importance as consumers and governments become more aware of the long-term impacts of the production of the products we use. On page 000 the concept of Design for Environment (DfE) is outlined and the business knowledge vignette explains how Mercedes-Benz put this concept into action. Access the Mercedes-Benz website at www5.mercedes-benz.com/en/vehicles/environmental_certificate_the_new_a-class/ and review how the company is integrating sustainable manufacturing into its production activities.
Required
A. What are key principles of DfE?
B. There are many benefits to manufacturers of pursuing DfE. Outline at least four benefits of DfE.
C. Research three companies, other than Mercedes Benz in the link to business, that incorporate DfE into their manufacturing and provide a brief summary of how they believe DfE reduces their manufacturing costs.
Step by Step Answer:
A Key principles of DfE include 1 Environmental design of products whole life cycle from the cradle to the grave All processes that occur during its life cycle must be taken into account 2 Natural mat...View the full answer
Accounting
ISBN: 978-1118608227
9th edition
Authors: Lew Edwards, John Medlin, Keryn Chalmers, Andreas Hellmann, Claire Beattie, Jodie Maxfield, John Hoggett
