A synopsis of industrial engineering methods utilized in designing for the environment

Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing and Designing for the Environment have become considerably important in the recent years due to the results of sustained high living standards and dynamic population growth. The scope of activity involved is immense. Physical products must not only proceed from “cradle to grave” but now must proceed “cradle to reincarnation”. Business practices must be altered and enhanced to address a multitude of items needed to produce products with less overall environmental impact. This paper presents both the physical product system and the business process system and identifies key areas where the competencies of industrial engineers can best be used.