Exploring Generalisations for Sustainability Assessment in Medicine Manufacturing Networks
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Settanni, Ettore https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5174-9423
Srai, JS
Yatskovskaya, Ekaterina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9497-2809
Harrington, TS
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Generalisations or ‘rules of thumb’ are widely used in industry to make initial assessments on the sustainability impacts of products. This paper re-examines the principles underpinning these generalisations in assessing the environmental impacts of medicine manufacturing network configurations. Each principle is illustrated through the application of selected methods, tools, and data using an exemplar case of a major non-proprietary analgesic. The findings identify the kind of generalised knowledge claims that are possible using alternative approaches, and which methodological issues may arise
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24th International Annual EurOMA Conference
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EurOMA
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/I033459/1)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/K02888X/1)
Birmingham City Council (35708-233529)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/K02888X/1)
Birmingham City Council (35708-233529)