The Impact of ISO 14001 on Production Management Practices: A Survey of Malaysian Wooden Furniture Manufacturers

Ratnasinga, J.; Wagner, Karl; Albakshi, S. R.

doi:10.3923/jas.2009.4081.4085

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“…This study aneinpts to bridge the gap by identifying the effect of IS014001 EMS implementation towards furniture industries orga~iizational performance. In contrast with the study carried out by [4], previous study was conducted in Klang Valley. Meanwhile, the study focuses on office based furniture product.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 70%

“…According to [4] factors that hinder implementation of IS0 14001 among SMEs in Malaysia is due to a very high cost, lack of customer demand, lack of xovernment incentives and lack of experts to implement and maintain the syctcln. T~lis ir also suppdrttd by tlic \aricd dctiiands by ditrcrc~ir markci scg!iicots.…”

Section: Malaysia Furniture Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Data scaling: Five-point Likert Scalc (2) Have a recycling program (3) Use re-usable packaging (4) Mini~nize product packaging (5) Set measurable targets for waste reduction (6) Take back packaging (7) Take back end-of-life products 2.…”

Section: Management Appropriately 1291 S C~;mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(1) Use non-hazardous materials Quality (2) Design products to be easy to repair andlor last longer (3) Design products to be easy to disassemble andlor recycle (4) Replace virgin materials with recycled materials 3.…”

Section: Productmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Adapted from [4] Data type: Scale Data scaling: Five-point Likert Scale Five-point (3) Suppliers are able to provide Likert Scale ecological proof of their products. (4) Specific environmental management guidelines are provided to upstream suppliers.…”

Section: Scalementioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) towards SMEs Organizational Performance: Case Study of Southern Malaysia Furniture Manufacturers

Aziati

Chian

Bon

et al. 2015

Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

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Abstract. Environmental issues associated with industrial activities such as gas emissions and toxic chemicals waste caused the nature imbalance effects. Therefore, IS014001 standard was introduced and employed globally. Previous studies related to IS0 14001 in Malaysia are focused at high technologies and construction sectors. Thus, this research aims to determine the correlation between IS0 14001 orientation factor and environlnental management capability (EMC) of suppliers towards SMEs organizational performance. The surveys were distributed to various IS0 14001 certified furniture manufacturing companies registered under Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers in southern region of Malaysia. The data were collected among 70 respondents at the nlanagerial and production level. Eff~cient production and EMC of suppliers' factors are significantly correlated to organizational performance. 'I'hus, companies are recommended to employed green supply chain practices and ecoefficiency production processes. This quantitative case study is important to SMEs in the specific area in order to provide knowledge on the impact of IS014001 into production and operation.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 70%

Section: Malaysia Furniture Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Management Appropriately 1291 S C~;mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Productmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Scalementioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) towards SMEs Organizational Performance: Case Study of Southern Malaysia Furniture Manufacturers

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Chian

Bon

et al. 2015

Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

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Environmental management in Brazil: is it a completely competitive priority?

Jabbour

Silva

Paiva

et al. 2012

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Reflections of environmental management implementation in furniture

Zutshi

Creed

Holmes

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of environmental management initiatives in the furniture retail area. The specific aim is to present reflections of participants implementing environmental initiatives in an Australian furniture retailer, Living Edge, in alignment with a secondary snapshot of environmental initiatives from other furniture retailers. Design/methodology/approach Primary reflections from the retailer’s manager and external consultant, both involved in the implementation of environmental initiatives, are enriched with secondary review of environmental management system trends and examples from regions active in the designer furniture sector, including Europe, Southeast Asia and North America. Findings An integrated view has been distilled around environmental impact in the furniture supply chain and consumer pressure to minimise the impact. Stakeholders require furniture retailers to improve efficiency and profitability amid the countervailing market demand for environmental sustainability. Retailers may seek competitive advantage through effectively applied and communicated environmental management. The voluntary adoption of systems, international standards and innovative practices that conserve natural resources are amongst the key to success. A live case example of Australian experience is added to the knowledge base for the global retail furniture industry. Research limitations/implications One Australian retailer is exemplified to highlight the lived experiences of implementing environmental initiatives. The secondary global review presents a cross-section rather than an in-depth analysis of furniture sector retailers. Originality/value There are limited Australian perspectives of designer furniture and its intersection with environmental issues, thus, the paper addresses this gap in the literature and adds to informed practice in a global industry.

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The Impact of ISO 14001 on Production Management Practices: A Survey of Malaysian Wooden Furniture Manufacturers

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Exploring the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) towards SMEs Organizational Performance: Case Study of Southern Malaysia Furniture Manufacturers

Exploring the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) towards SMEs Organizational Performance: Case Study of Southern Malaysia Furniture Manufacturers

Environmental management in Brazil: is it a completely competitive priority?

Reflections of environmental management implementation in furniture

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