MANAGING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

The issue of sustainability is an international one gaining significant importance and supporters from people from various backgrounds all over the world. Humanity currently is on the brink of destroying planet earth irreversibly, risking that future generations might not be able to effectively sustain themselves anymore. However, the demand and interest for and in sustainability has increased by a lot over the past decades, therefore urging businesses to act more sustainably in the future in order to stay competitive. While the change processes are seen as beneficial due to the growing market, implementation often proves to be quite complicate and tends to fail. Therefore, businesses need to provide the right incentives to implement successful change.