An investigation of barriers to waste management techniques implemented in Indian manufacturing industries using analytical hierarchy process, Harsimran Sodhi, Doordarshi Singh and Bikram Singh
Harsimran Singh Sodhi
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chandigarh University, Gharuan
India
Email: harsimransodhi86@gmail.com
Doordarshi Singh
Department of Mechanical Engineering
BBSBEC, Fatehgarh Sahib
India
Bikram Jit Singh
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala
India
Email: chann461@yahoo.com
DOI: 10.1108/WJSTSD-09-2019-0069
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the various barriers in the implementation of waste management techniques in manufacturing organizations.
Design/methodology/approach: In this study, 121 SMEs of the manufacturing sector have been extensively surveyed, to assess the relative impact of barriers in the waste management technique in a manufacturing organization. Further, analytical hierarchy process (AHP) has been used to identify the most significant barriers.
Findings: Major barriers in the implementation of a waste management technique in a manufacturing organization have been identified and their weightage has been calculated through the AHP model.
Originality/value: This study will assist the floor managers in manufacturing organizations to identify the major barriers and to plan accordingly for the adequate implementation of waste management technique.
Keywords: Barriers; Waste management.
Citation: Sodhi, H.S., Singh, D. and Singh, B.J. (2020), "An investigation of barriers to waste management techniques implemented in Indian manufacturing industries using analytical hierarchy process", World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 58-70. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJSTSD-09-2019-0069
