A conceptual framework for the assessment of sustainability indicators using IF-THEN rules approach: a case study Online publication date: Tue, 12-Nov-2019
by K. Jayakrishna; S. Vinodh; K.E.K. Vimal
International Journal of Services and Operations Management (IJSOM), Vol. 34, No. 3, 2019
Abstract: The objective of this study is to assess the extent of environmental, economic and social indicators prevailing in the case organisation. A refined 15 indicator based comprehensive model for encompassing sustainability was developed with the input from literature and experts' view. IF-THEN rules approach was used to evaluate the current sustainability level of an Indian automotive component manufacturing organisation. The assessment disclosed that the organisation is sustainable to an extent of 60%. Further, the gap analysis is conducted to identify the critical indicators in which needs immediate action in environmental, economic and societal perspectives. The proposals were made to fulfil the gaps in environmental, economic and societal perspectives. The organisation sustainability level is expected to improve subjected to implementation in the case organisation.
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