Open Innovation and Sustainable Operations Management in Industrial Engineering
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 142
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the interdisciplinary field of open innovation and sustainable operations management has been gaining significant attention as a critical area of research. Open innovation, which emphasizes the use of external and internal ideas to accelerate innovation, has become a key strategy for organizations aiming to enhance their competitive edge and operational efficiency. Concurrently, sustainable operations management focuses on optimizing processes to balance economic, environmental, and social impacts. As industries strive to integrate sustainability into their core operations, understanding how open innovation can support these efforts is becoming increasingly important. This research area is vital as it addresses the dual challenge of advancing industrial efficiency while minimizing environmental footprints and enhancing social responsibility.
The Special Issue of Sustainability on "Open Innovation and Sustainable Operations Management in Industrial Engineering" aims to delve into how open innovation can be leveraged to drive sustainable practices in industrial engineering. This encompasses exploring novel methodologies, frameworks, and case studies that demonstrate the synergy between innovative practices and sustainable operations. By aligning with the journal's scope, which focuses on sustainable development and innovative approaches, this issue aims to contribute valuable insights and practical solutions that advance the understanding of how open innovation can enhance sustainability in industrial contexts.
We invite submissions on a broad range of issues in this regard, and we welcome both conceptual and empirical contributions. Some suggestions for broad themes include the following:
- Integration of Open Innovation and Sustainable Practices;
- Technological Innovations for Sustainable Operations;
- Collaborative Networks and Partnerships;
- Policy and Regulatory Implications;
- Drivers and Barriers in Innovations and Sustainable Practices;
- Measurement and Evaluation of Innovation and Sustainable Practices;
- Information System and Sustainable Supply Chains.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Zuoming Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainability
- open innovation
- industrial engineering, sustainable operations & supply chain management
- green technology
- collaborative innovation
- information system
- innovation frameworks
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