Quality Management in Manufacturing, Industrial, and Systems Engineering for Green Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

In the pursuit of global sustainability development, manufacturing, industrial, and systems engineering play pivotal roles. Quality management practices intersect with these domains to ensure that processes, products, and systems align with green sustainability objectives. This Special Issue, titled "Quality Management in Manufacturing, Industrial, and Systems Engineering for Green Sustainability", aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research and innovations at the intersection of quality management and sustainable engineering practices.

We are pleased to invite contributions from researchers, practitioners, and academics to explore innovative approaches, methodologies, and case studies that bridge the gap between quality management principles and green sustainability objectives. Topics of interest encompass a wide range of subjects, from eco-friendly product design and sustainable supply chain management to integrating quality standards and certifications into green manufacturing practices. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainability;
• Quality principles in sustainable manufacturing processes;
• Sustainable and green supply chain management;
• Lean and Six Sigma applications for environmental sustainability;
• Total Quality Management (TQM) for green manufacturing;
• Application of Operational Research in sustainable industrial processes;
• Quality control and assurance in eco-friendly product design;
• The role of emerging technologies (Industry 4.0/5.0, IoT, AI, etc.) in green quality management;
• Sustainable quality standards and reporting policies, such as SDGs, GRI, ESG, LEED;
• Case studies demonstrating successful quality management in green initiatives.

By fostering a dialogue among experts in these fields, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of how quality management principles can drive and support sustainability initiatives, resulting in eco-conscious manufacturing processes, systems, and products. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable engineering with quality practices. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Nita Yodo
Dr. Arup Dey
Guest Editors

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