Environmental Management Systems in Thai Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Firms

This study is aimed at examining the internal and external factors influencing the implementation of an environmental management system (EMS) in Thai small and medium-sized manufacturing firms. Questionnaires were used to gather survey data, with 100 responses being received through random sampling....

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Published in2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) pp. 695 - 699
Main Authors Ueasangkomsate, P., Wongsupathai, C.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.12.2018
Subjects
Environmental management
Environmental management systems
Legislation
Manufacturing
Monitoring
Planning
small and medium-sized manufacturing
SMEs
Testing
Thailand
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ISSN2157-362X
DOI10.1109/IEEM.2018.8607371

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Summary:This study is aimed at examining the internal and external factors influencing the implementation of an environmental management system (EMS) in Thai small and medium-sized manufacturing firms. Questionnaires were used to gather survey data, with 100 responses being received through random sampling. Multiple-regression was deployed for statistical analysis based on the research framework. The results show that thinking/ perception, awareness, and legislation are the critical factors influencing EMS implementation. However, it also emerged that the level of such implementation in Thai small and medium-sized manufacturing is quite low. Hence, it is recommended that Thai SMEs should aim to enhance their EMS implementation through focusing on the identified critical factors, thereby ensuring an environmentally friendly manufacturing industry in the future.
ISSN:2157-362X
DOI:10.1109/IEEM.2018.8607371