Journal of
Mechanical Engineering Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Mech. Eng. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2383
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMER
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 119

Article in Press

A Review of Current Trend in Green Manufacturing

Alireza Rezanoori*, Amin Pouriran and Masood Shareghi

  •  Received: 07 October 2017
  •  Accepted: 03 May 2019
Abstract- Environmental concerns due to more emissions mostly after industrial revolution has a great impression on organizations to abiding rules according to green manufacturing approach. Enterprises interest in obtaining green manufacturing technologies is not only limited to environmental consideration, but also can help to more revenue and profit in many ways including saving time, better quality, optimum resource utilization, reducing costs of production, and considering environmental concerns. In recent years, many suppliers are highly motivated to provide their services and their products according to green manufacturing. Also, a large number of consumers prefer to use green products. Eventually, Green manufacturing almost entirely can be seen in every steps of supply chain management from providing raw materials until end user consumers. This paper provides review of exploiting trend of green manufacturing and its impact and objectives of its on enterprises. In addition, it addresses the advantages of green manufacturing for enterprises.

Keywords: Green Manufacturing; Environmentally Friendly; Human Health; Design Manufacturing Systems