Sustainable Manufacturing: Supply Chain and New Product Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 19 November 2025 | Viewed by 97
Special Issue Editors
Interests: artificial intelligence; operations; logistics; supply chain management; Lean Six Sigma; design for Six Sigma; sustainable collaborative manufacturing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of sustainability has become increasingly vital in addressing the global challenges posed by environmental, economic, and social transformations. As the demand for innovative, efficient, and adaptable systems grows, research plays a crucial role in creating strategies for sustainable development. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions and present state-of-the-art solutions to sustainability-related issues by bringing together cutting-edge research and practical insights. The importance of this research area lies in its capacity to advance sustainable practices and policies, thereby ensuring long-term environmental health, economic stability, and social well-being.
This Special Issue aims to explore the complex and dynamic relationships between technological innovation, sustainable development, and real-world applications. It aligns closely with the journal’s mission to promote comprehensive and integrated approaches to sustainability by emphasising the importance of innovative research in achieving the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Through original research articles and reviews, this Special Issue will advance our understanding of how sustainability principles can be effectively implemented across diverse sectors and disciplines.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Sustainable manufacturing processes and technologies
- Digital and assistive technologies for enhanced sustainability
- Innovative workforce and human service models
- Circular economy and resource efficiency
- Predictive quality assurance and supply chain resilience
- Environmental impact assessment and lifecycle analysis
- Smart systems and automation for sustainable production
- Renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient systems
- Socio-economic impacts of sustainable practices
- Policy development and implementation for sustainable innovation
- Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0: Advancing Human-Centric Smart Manufacturing
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcomed. We encourage contributions that provide empirical evidence, theoretical insights, and methodological advancements that support sustainable development across various industries and sectors.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Yousef Amer
Dr. Sang-Heon Lee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- circular economy
- green supply chain management
- digital transformation
- industry 4.0
- industry 5.0
- lean and agile manufacturing
- smart and sustainable manufacturing
- artificial intelligence in sustainability
- sustainable product design
- life cycle assessment
- renewable energy integration
- sustainable logistics and transportation
- quality assurance and predictive analytics
- digital twins for sustainable systems
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