An approach for evaluation of process sustainability using multi-grade fuzzy method

International Journal of Sustainable Engineering

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 40-54

  Vimal, K E K ^a   Vinodh, S ^a   Muralidharan, R ^a  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

conceptual model; drag factors; multi grade fuzzy approach; process sustainability; sustainability; sustainable development

Indexed keywords

MANUFACTURE; PLANNING; PRODUCT DESIGN;

CONCEPTUAL MODEL; DRAG FACTOR; ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PRODUCT; FUZZY APPROACH; MANUFACTURING PROCESS; PROCESS SUSTAINABILITY; RESOURCE CONSUMPTION; SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING;

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

EID: 84921434146     PISSN: 19397038     EISSN: 19397046     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2014.912254     Document Type: Article

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