Abstract

This study explores the implementation strategy of environmental management systems (EMSs) with integration improvement processes in the supply chain. It also explores the change in environmental performance and competitiveness that results when EMSs are strategically implemented. The study uses the taxonomy approach and within-cluster paired-sample t-tests as its primary methodologies. As the test results show, the study identifies an integration improvement process involving four steps, each focussed on improving integration activities. We then analyze the implementation timing, sequences and levels of each EMS and further determine how to strategically implement these EMSs at each stage. When strategically implementing these EMSs, test results show that environmental performance gradually improves, and competitiveness also gradually improves. The present results have great practical implications in helping manufacturers implement suitable EMSs while controlling pollution emissions via integration.

摘要

本研究探讨了环境管理系统 (EMS) 的实施策略以及供应链中的集成改进流程。它还探讨了战略性实施环境管理体系时环境绩效和竞争力的变化。该研究使用分类学方法和聚类内配对样本t- 测试作为其主要方法。如测试结果所示，该研究确定了一个包含四个步骤的集成改进过程，每个步骤都侧重于改进集成活动。然后，我们分析每个 EMS 的实施时间、顺序和级别，并进一步确定如何在每个阶段战略性地实施这些 EMS。在战略性地实施这些 EMS 时，测试结果表明，环境绩效逐渐提高，竞争力也逐渐提高。目前的结果对于帮助制造商实施合适的 EMS，同时通过集成控制污染排放具有重要的实际意义。