A challenge for managers is imbedding sustainability into their organizations product design, supply chain management, training, production, and transportation processes.

Sustainability

Sustainability involves making decisions and taking action that are in the interests of protecting the natural world, with particular emphasis on preserving the capability of the environment to support human life and wellbeing.

Supply Chain

The system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.

Product Design

The process of creating a new product to be sold by a business to its customers, focusing on specifications, aesthetics, and usability.