Meta-synthesis Method in the Field of Sustainable Industrial Production Strategies

Abstract

In the current landscape, businesses are overwhelmed to integrate environmentally friendly methods into their processes. These changes not only help reduce the negative impacts of industrial operations but also positively affect the overall performance of organizations.  Most studies have focused on quantitative analysis, and there is a lack of qualitative research that analyzes the various dimensions of sustainable manufacturing. The focus of this study is to qualitatively examine the research results focused on sustainable manufacturing strategies to identify the indicators plus dimensions of these strategies using meta-synthesis methods. This study employed the meta-synthesis approach to review 33 articles. Before coding, document using the KASP method. In total (228) reference codes were recognized, with 714 codes extracted based on frequency. The social dimension emerged as the most significant, with 82 reference codes and a total frequency of 217 codes. This article shows that sustainable production strategies must simultaneously address financial, societal, plus environmental factors to achieve true resilience. This investigation provides insights into a profound knowledge of the dimensions, plus indicators of sustainable production, and assists researchers and decision-makers in developing and implementing sustainable strategies. Additionally, the engagement of meta-synthesis as a research tool can shape future studies in this area.