Designing Sustainable Products, Services and Manufacturing Systems

Description

Designing sustainable products, services, and manufacturing systems presents an anthology of papers from experts from India and USA, along with a summary of focused discussions and suggestions in several areas of critical importance within the broad topic of sustainability in the development of products, services and manufacturing systems.

The book bring together the experts discussions in the social, economic, environmental, and technological aspects of designing sustainable products, services and manufacturing systems.

The papers in this book enhance the awareness of research, education and practice of sustainability, and to catalyze formation of networks among institutions and organizations in India and the USA.

The key topic covered in this book includes:
• Designing sustainable products, services, and manufacturing systems
• Preparing engineers, designers and managers for the 21st century
• Developing policies, standards and industry best practices for sustainable systems
• Showcasing sustainable technology

Readership: Engineers, scientists, architects, industrial designers, design managers and other researchers and professionals with an interest in design and product development