Description
This book presents a comprehensive overview of sustainable manufacturing within Malaysia’s dynamic industrial landscape, highlighting how global sustainability movements influence local environmental and social challenges. It emphasises the crucial role of strategic supplier selection and development in promoting responsible business practices that align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. Drawing upon recent research and real-world industrial practices, the book integrates theoretical perspectives such as the Resource-Based View (RBV) and the Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV) to explain how intellectual capital can enhance firms’ sustainability performance. Through detailed discussions, it explores how manufacturers can incorporate sustainability into supplier management, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness. The text also proposes a structural perspective linking sustainable practices with measurable outcomes in environmental and social performance. By combining conceptual frameworks, empirical insights, and practical recommendations, this book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners seeking to understand and strengthen sustainable supplier management in the Malaysian context. Ultimately, it offers a holistic guide for advancing sustainability through innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in manufacturing.
