Using Actor Networks in Decision Making during Content-packaging Development

Luttikhuis, E.J. Oude; Lange, J. de; Lutters, Eric; Klooster, Roland ten

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2014.06.004

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“…On top of that, management commitment is essential for a successful integration of sustainability considerations . When considering a supply chain as a cross‐functional network of stakeholders, a product‐packaging combination can be identified as a main element …”

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Sustainability priorities across the strategic and operational level in packaging development

2019

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Sustainability is well‐established in many companies' strategic postures. However, executing sustainability‐related goals often lags at the operational level. This study analyses how decision‐making processes in packaging development at different hierarchical levels are characterized in achieving a sustainability consensus. This research focuses on the alignment of the strategic and operational levels of packaging development in relation to the integration of sustainability considerations. This materializes in a stakeholder perspective on packaging development and an analysis of targets aiming for the integration of sustainability considerations in such development processes. The involvement and decision making by internal stakeholders, the involvement of external stakeholders and sustainability target setting are considered as conditions causing the outcome of interest: levels of sustainability implementation on both the strategic and the operational levels of packaging development. By using a set‐theoretic method, we address that different compositions of stakeholder involvement and target setting might cause the same level of sustainability priority at the strategic and operational levels. For data analysis, we use a fuzzy‐set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) with empirical data derived from survey responses by packaging experts. This approach is motivated by its ability to address the complexity of the interplay of case characteristics within development processes. The research findings provide several indications of a limited alignment of a company's strategic sustainability ambition with the operational activities of multidisciplinary packaging development teams. The insights on the sustainability‐related configurations of stakeholders and target setting provide guidance for managing projects across the strategic and operational levels in improving sustainable packaging development.

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Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

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“…11,14,33 When considering a supply chain as a cross-functional network of stakeholders, a product-packaging combination can be identified as a main element. 16,34,35 In this research, the stakeholder perspective is covered by internal…”

Section: Stakeholder Perspective On Sustainabilitymentioning

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“…26 Consequently, a product-packaging combination is the main element in a complex and crossfunctional network of actors forming a supply chain. [27][28][29] Therefore, the integrated development of product and packaging is important to develop optimal product-packaging combinations. 18,30,31 Another distinguishing factor is the difference between structural and graphical design.…”

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“…metrics tools insufficiently address the integration of actors beyond product-packaging development teams, such as managerial decision makers, suppliers and consumers. 28,80 The papers which describe packaging development models only address the practical applicability of the proposed models partially. These models' limitations are not elaborately described, resulting in generic models (e.g.…”

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“…92,93 Examples of streamlined LCA tools for packaging include Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool (Sustainable Packaging Alliance), 39,94 Comparative Packaging Assessment (Sustainable Packaging Coalition) 95 and Tool for Optimization of Packaging (Netherlands Packaging Centre). 96 Even though it is widely understood that the integrated analysis of both product and packaging in LCAs is important, 28,80,97 these and other tools in many cases do not explicitly take the impacts of product manufacture or product loss into account. 16,80 An example of an LCA-related tool is the holistic methodology for sustainable packaging design, a tool which considers the product-packaging combination as a system.…”

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Realizing Product‐Packaging Combinations in Circular Systems: Shaping the Research Agenda

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Recent years have shown a shift in the focus of sustainable development from eco-efficiency (minimizing negative impacts) towards eco-effectiveness (optimizing positive impacts). Currently, a focus on circular models can be identified; Cradle to Cradle and circular economy are main examples of such models. However, the current number and variety of models and tools focusing on circular systems are limited with regard to packaging development. This paper explores packaging development models and tools in relation to circular systems, in order to identify the current status of the circularity focus. A range of identified models and tools is structured into two categories (generative and evaluative tools) which cover three types (protocols, diagrams and evaluations). This is in line with the distinction between early and later phases of development and the cumulative nature of environmental lock-in. Protocol-type models and tools come in different forms, such as principles, guidelines and checklists (e.g. Cradle to Cradle and DfE). Aside from these, eight diagram-type models are analysed, focusing on packaging development, sustainable development and sustainable packaging development. In contrast to generative design tools, evaluation-type models and tools (e.g. LCA) are most useful in the later stages of development processes. Resulting from the analysis of the models and tools, three types of integration - integrated product-packaging development, the cross-functional integration of actors and the front-end integration of sustainability considerations - are appropriate for the development of product-packaging combinations for circular systems. This leads to an agenda which shapes research directions towards achieving this development. (C) 2016 The Authors Packaging Technology and Science Published by John Wiley amp; Sons, Ltd.

Funding Agencies|Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN); Netherlands Institute for Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) [SD002]

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Elucidating the Indirect Contributions of Packaging to Sustainable Development: A Terminology of Packaging Functions and Features

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Packaging has great potential to contribute to sustainable development through its functions. Previous research has indicated a need for increased knowledge among consumers, suppliers, authorities and media of how packaging functions and features influence sustainable development. Previous research also shows the need for a common terminology of packaging functions and features in order to facilitate and improve communication and understanding in development and decision processes.This conceptual paper sets out to identify, collect, analyse and systemize packaging functions and features and evaluate them based on their indirect contributions to sustainable development. The systemized functions and features are expressed in generic terminology. Three clusters of packaging functions were identified from the literature: protect, facilitate handling and communicate. Nineteen packaging features were also identified. They were grouped under the three functions and elaborated based on their indirect contributions to the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development. Fourteen potential positive indirect effects were identified including decreased product waste, reduced risk for human health hazards, increased handling and transport efficiency. Decreased product waste was generated by 13 of the features and was thus the most frequently appearing. Reducing waste is thereby indicated to be a manifold matter, but also one of great potential.The proposed terminology can contribute to an increased understanding of how packaging can actually contribute to sustainable development. In a theoretical context, this paper attempts to complement earlier work in sustainable packaging development by its emphasis on the indirect contributions of packaging to sustainable development.

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Using Actor Networks in Decision Making during Content-packaging Development

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

Sustainability priorities across the strategic and operational level in packaging development

Sustainability priorities across the strategic and operational level in packaging development

Realizing Product‐Packaging Combinations in Circular Systems: Shaping the Research Agenda

Elucidating the Indirect Contributions of Packaging to Sustainable Development: A Terminology of Packaging Functions and Features

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