Sustainability management practices in the furniture sector: an analytical study

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 250 - 265, 30.12.2024

M. Paşa Gültaş

https://doi.org/10.33725/mamad.1568828

Öz

This study presents an analysis to evaluate a company's sustainability performance operating in the furniture sector and shape its future strategies. Initially, critical data such as production quantity, energy consumption, waste amount, and business customer satisfaction were examined. Then, correlation analysis was conducted to determine the relationships between these data. The results of the analysis indicate that the company should focus on energy efficiency, waste management, and customer satisfaction. Notably, the high correlation between energy consumption and production quantity emphasizes the need for the company to review its energy efficiency measures. Additionally, the negative relationship between waste amount and customer satisfaction suggests developing waste management and recycling programs. This study highlights the importance of green innovation when determining the company's sustainability strategies. It is noted that green innovation can play a significant role in reducing environmental impacts and supporting sustainability goals.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sustainability, Furniture Sector Analysis, Green Production

Sustainability management practices in the furniture sector: an analytical study

Öz

Bu çalışma, mobilya sektöründe faaliyet gösteren bir şirketin sürdürülebilirlik performansını değerlendirmek ve gelecekteki stratejilerini şekillendirmek amacıyla bir analiz sunmaktadır. İlk olarak, işletmenin üretim miktarı, enerji tüketimi, atık miktarı ve müşteri memnuniyeti gibi temel verileri incelenmiştir. Ardından, bu veriler arasındaki ilişkileri belirlemek için korelasyon analizi yapılmıştır. Analiz sonuçları, işletmenin enerji verimliliği, atık yönetimi ve müşteri memnuniyeti alanlarında odaklanması gerektiğini göstermektedir. Özellikle, enerji tüketimi ile üretim miktarı arasındaki yüksek korelasyon, işletmenin enerji verimliliği önlemlerini gözden geçirmesi gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Ayrıca, atık miktarı ile müşteri memnuniyeti arasındaki negatif ilişki, atık yönetimi ve geri dönüşüm programlarının geliştirilmesi gerektiğini işaret etmektedir. Bu çalışma, işletmenin sürdürülebilirlik stratejilerini belirlerken yeşil inovasyonun da göz önünde bulundurulması gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Yeşil inovasyonun, çevresel etkilerin azaltılması ve sürdürülebilirlik hedeflerinin desteklenmesi açısından önemli bir rol oynayabileceği belirtilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Sürdürülebilirlik, Mobilya Sektör Analizi, Yeşil Üretim.

Kaynakça

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