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2254. Capitalizing on the Bill-of-Materials to efficiently respond to sustainability challenges
Invited abstract in session MD-24: Sustainable Operations, stream Sustainable Supply Chains.
Monday, 14:30-16:00Room: 83 (building: 116)
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Renske Prins
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| Technology and Operations Management, RSM Erasmus University | |
| 2. | Jan van Dalen
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| Technology and Operations Management, RSM Erasmus University | |
| 3. | Rob Zuidwijk
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| Technology Operations Management, RSM Erasmus University |
Abstract
Regulatory requirements and market demand necessitate that companies accurately report on sustainability, monitor risks, and undertake actions to reduce emissions and improve ethical performance (SEC, 2022; CSR Germany, 2023; European Commission, 2023; Khan et al., 2021). This can be a daunting task in a complex global economy. High-level strategies and highly detailed emission reduction initiatives have been suggested (Bressanelli et al., 2022; Preut et al., 2021; Izmirli et al., 2021; Andersen and Jaeger, 2021; Bogers, 2011; Puertas et al., 2008; Frias et al., 2015; Karell and Niinimaki, 2020; Akadiri and Olomolaiye, 2012). However, addressing this challenge requires scalable solutions. This paper shows how the Bill-of-Materials (BoM), as the skeleton of a company’s operations and supply chain, can be an instrument for such scalability. By enhancing the BoM with the emissions and activity data needed to guide these important initiatives, companies can improve accurate and continuous reporting. The enhanced BoM graphs are used for emission optimization and product carbon footprint calculation, and guide business decisions about the focus of emission reduction efforts. Utilizing network analysis techniques, the study demonstrates the effectiveness of an enhanced BoM in scaling sustainable initiatives and complying with regulations, thereby bridging the gap between high-level sustainability strategies and detailed emission reduction initiatives.
Keywords
- OR in Sustainability
- Graphs and Networks
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Status: accepted
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