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Case Study of the Application of a Methodology to Adopt Sustainability at SME Industries

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18 November 2024

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Abstract
Companies around the world play an important role in the economic and sustainable development of the regions or areas where they participate. In particular, SME industries are a driver of the economy, social development and environmental care in Mexico, which is why it is necessary to identify how, from the business exercise, it is possible to positively impact its environment without losing its central objective, which is the generation of profitability. In this way, the purpose of this document is to show the development of the implementation of a methodology to adapt sustainability, from the economic, social, environmental and technological point of view, of an electronic components company located in the Northern Border Region of Mexico. Regarding its methodology, it is a five-step proposal: analysis, design, development, evaluation and standardization, being a complex process marked by iterative or cyclical steps. In the case study, special attention was paid to the development of strategy and implementation of indicators. The document highlights the supporting factors and the challenges experienced. While top management support, the presence of a project team and high employee involvement were identified as key supporting factors, the lack of dedicated resources and the lack of time to implement them exert a negative influence on the development process. The results presented here should help other SMEs in developing a sustainability adaptation methodology. In conclusion, the scientific discourse on sustainability adaptation, supporting factors and relevant challenges are added.
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Subject: Engineering  -   Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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