Sustainable production planning aims to systematically integrate ecological, economic and social aspects into the planning, control and optimization of production processes. The aim is to produce in a way that conserves resources and produces low emissions while remaining economically competitive and assuming social responsibility.
Specifically, sustainable production planning includes selecting environmentally friendly materials, minimizing energy and resource consumption, avoiding waste, using efficient technologies and complying with social standards along the value chain. It is closely linked to concepts such as the circular economy, carbon neutrality and Industry 4.0 and is an important lever for implementing sustainable corporate strategies
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