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A Comprehensive Review of Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Suganthi T, Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore-641112, India
Dr. Bhawana Jain, Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore-641112, India
Dr. B. Radhakrishnan, Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore-641112,India

Abstract
The challenging issues of pollution, waste disposal, loss of biodiversity, resource depletion, environmental degradation and climate change are directly driving up demand for sustainable manufacturing. Manufacturers face tremendous pressure to implement eco-friendly production practices due to government regulations and the rising expectations of stakeholders. As a result, research on sustainable manufacturing has significantly increased, leading to numerous innovative ideas. T his literature review intends to thoroughly examine a broad range of sustainable manufacturing practices (SMP) and explores the critical enablers that drive the adoption of SMP. Conversely, it identifies the significant barriers that impede the widespread adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices. Furthermore, the review scrutinizes the role of government regulations in shaping the landscape of SMP, analysing their effectiveness in promoting sustainable
practices. For this study 234 articles were meticulously selected from the online database, spanning the period from 1994 to 2024. The publishing year, publisher, journal, country, number of citations, industry focus, research methodology, sustainability dimensions, and study topics were all taken into consideration while classifying these publications. The study's key findings highlight the importance of balancing economic, environmental, and social concerns (the Triple Bottom Line) within sustainable manufacturing practices, exploring various theoretical frameworks to understand why companies choose sustainable manufacturing practices. The research also emphasizes the significant impact of government rules and regulations, and it discusses the difficulties and potential benefits for industries shifting
to more environmentally friendly production.
Keywords: - Sustainable manufacturing practices, sustainable production practices, sustainability, sustainable development