Abstract
Generalisations or ‘rules of thumb’ are widely used in industry to make initial assessments on the sustainability impacts of products. This paper re-examines the principles underpinning these generalisations in assessing the environmental impacts of medicine manufac t ur ing network configura t io ns. Each princip le is illus tra ted through the application of selected methods, tools, and data using an exemplar case of a major non- proprietary analgesic. The findings identify the kind of generalised knowledge claims that are possible using alternative approaches, and which methodological issues may arise.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 24th Annual European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) conference |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | 24th Annual European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) conference - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Jul 2017 → 5 Jul 2017 |
Conference
Conference | 24th Annual European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) conference |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh |
Period | 1/07/17 → 5/07/17 |