A model for aligning the features of the production process with the idea of sustainable development

Abstract

The purpose was to develop and practically verify a model for aligning the characteristics of the production process with the idea of eco-development by identifying key factors related to technological capabilities and product competitiveness affecting the achievement of the goal and success of the enterprise. The study proposes a model approach to a multifaceted analysis of the key factors determining the construction of effective development strategies of industrial enterprises as a way to achieve the strategic goals of the enterprise in the long term. The study used a 3x3 linkage matrix divided into zones within which the results of surveys (carried out using a modified BOST questionnaire) were distributed, and statistical analyses were carried out to determine the level of importance of the considered factors from the area of technological capabilities and product competitiveness referring directly to the idea of sustainable development. The identified key factors referring to eco-development (optimization of the use of productive resources, design of a closed production cycle, in-house research and development) make up the development of new innovative sustainable technologies that will contribute to material savings and efficient use of energy, and thus have a positive impact on the environment. Verification of the developed model in a manufacturing company confirmed its usefulness in conducting data analysis for decision support.