Sustainability Appraisal: Quantitative Methods and Mathematical Techniques for Environmental Performance Evaluation

One of the most important issues in developing sustainable management strategies and incorporating ecodesigns in production, manufacturing and operations management is the assessment of the sustainability of business operations and organizations overall environmental performance. The book presents...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Erechtchoukova, Marina G. (Editor), Khaiter, Peter A. (Editor), Golinska, Paulina. (Editor)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Series:EcoProduction, Environmental Issues in Logistics and Manufacturing,
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