Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects
This paper explores the incorporation of sustainable manufacturing practices in the aerospace industry, emphasizing their pivotal role in mitigating environmental impact while enhancing economic and operational efficiency. The comprehensive research focuses on the entire lifecycle of aerospace produ...
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| author | Shreeshanth Tejas Prabodh |
| author2 | Felix Lena Stephanie |
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| description | This paper explores the incorporation of sustainable manufacturing practices in the aerospace industry, emphasizing their pivotal role in mitigating environmental impact while enhancing economic and operational efficiency. The comprehensive research focuses on the entire lifecycle of aerospace products, from design through end-of-life disposal, addressing the substantial environmental challenges associated with aircraft manufacturing.
Significant attention is given to the development and application of advanced materials and technologies that reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and minimize waste. The study systematically assesses the effectiveness of current sustainable practices within the aerospace sector, employing life cycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate the environmental footprints of various manufacturing processes and materials. It identifies critical areas where improvements can be made and suggests innovative approaches to enhance sustainability.
The paper delves into the integration of sustainability in project management, highlighting the necessity for aerospace manufacturers to adopt green practices comprehensively. It examines the regulatory landscape, detailing compliance with international environmental standards and the strategic implementation of sustainability initiatives across global operations.
Further, the research emphasizes the role of stakeholder engagement, demonstrating how effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, regulators, and customers are essential for the widespread adoption of sustainable practices. The study showcases examples of industry leaders who have successfully integrated these practices into their operations, serving as benchmarks for the sector.
In conclusion, this paper not only provides a thorough analysis of current sustainable practices but also offers strategic recommendations for enhancing these practices across the aerospace industry. It calls for ongoing innovation and adaptation to emerging technologies, urging industry-wide collaboration to achieve significant environmental improvements and align with global sustainability goals. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1765312024-05-18T16:53:14Z Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects Shreeshanth Tejas Prabodh Felix Lena Stephanie School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering lsfelix@ntu.edu.sg Engineering Sustainability This paper explores the incorporation of sustainable manufacturing practices in the aerospace industry, emphasizing their pivotal role in mitigating environmental impact while enhancing economic and operational efficiency. The comprehensive research focuses on the entire lifecycle of aerospace products, from design through end-of-life disposal, addressing the substantial environmental challenges associated with aircraft manufacturing. Significant attention is given to the development and application of advanced materials and technologies that reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and minimize waste. The study systematically assesses the effectiveness of current sustainable practices within the aerospace sector, employing life cycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate the environmental footprints of various manufacturing processes and materials. It identifies critical areas where improvements can be made and suggests innovative approaches to enhance sustainability. The paper delves into the integration of sustainability in project management, highlighting the necessity for aerospace manufacturers to adopt green practices comprehensively. It examines the regulatory landscape, detailing compliance with international environmental standards and the strategic implementation of sustainability initiatives across global operations. Further, the research emphasizes the role of stakeholder engagement, demonstrating how effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, regulators, and customers are essential for the widespread adoption of sustainable practices. The study showcases examples of industry leaders who have successfully integrated these practices into their operations, serving as benchmarks for the sector. In conclusion, this paper not only provides a thorough analysis of current sustainable practices but also offers strategic recommendations for enhancing these practices across the aerospace industry. It calls for ongoing innovation and adaptation to emerging technologies, urging industry-wide collaboration to achieve significant environmental improvements and align with global sustainability goals. Bachelor's degree 2024-05-16T08:04:13Z 2024-05-16T08:04:13Z 2024 Final Year Project (FYP) Shreeshanth Tejas Prabodh (2024). Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects. Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176531 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176531 en B078 application/pdf Nanyang Technological University |
| spellingShingle | Engineering Sustainability Shreeshanth Tejas Prabodh Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects |
| title | Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects |
| title_full | Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects |
| title_short | Sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects |
| title_sort | sustainable project management practices in aerospace engineering projects |
| topic | Engineering Sustainability |
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