Citation: Co¸skun, S.; Akgül, E.
Sustainability Management Model
Based on Risk Analysis and
Implementation of the Model.
Sustainability 2022, 14, 4396.
https://doi.org/10.3390/
su14084396
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Oliveira Matias and Paolo Renna
Received: 24 February 2022
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Article
Sustainability Management Model Based on Risk Analysis and
Implementation of the Model
Semih Co¸skun * and Elif Akgül
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Pamukkale University, 20160 Denizli, Turkey;
elakgul@windowslive.com
* Correspondence: scoskun@pau.edu.tr
Abstract:
In modern business management, the effective management of organizational structures
based on goals within the scope of modern management concepts, as well as the continuous improve-
ment of processes for increasing competitiveness, are critical. The purpose of this study is to discuss
the matter of risk identification and analysis, practices that are seen in many different fields within
the scope of the notion of sustainable management. It aimed to add the dimensions of targets and risk
analysis to the scope of process analysis and development, within this study. The stages, starting with
the definition of the processes in the process model through the targets based on the risk analysis,
are transformed into a quality assurance cycle and completed with the determination, monitoring,
and evaluation of the sustainable process development activities. The performance indicators of the
business processes in a textile business were determined, and the identification of a model structure
with systematic traceability was provided, in practice. The opportunities and threats encountered
in achieving the determined goals were identified. The defined factors were examined within the
scope of the failure mode and effects analysis and risk analysis methods. The risk evaluations were
performed using fuzzy numbers. The results obtained by fuzzy failure mode effects analysis were
evaluated through the MATLAB Fuzzy Logic Design Toolbox model. Risks were ranked as a result of
the evaluation, and process development activities were chosen.
Keywords:
sustainability; process management; risk analysis; management by goals; fuzzy failure
mode and effects analysis
1. Introduction
International trade plays a part in the fundamental goals of national economies’
strategies. International trade also increases global business models, accordingly. Supply
chains have become globally widespread, and the success of those chains has turned into a
strong foundation for economies. The sustainability of the production method of a product,
its logistics, and its consumption have become a critical element, and the developments
in this field will also leave a mark on the future. Every day, transparent knowledge about
how supply chains work, as well as their environmental and social risks and opportunities,
has been shared with everyone, primarily, their consumers. This process has played an
important role as a part of brand value. The supply chains that can manage their brands
according to the goals that they determine through sustainability criteria will be a step
ahead. The analysis of the opportunities and risks within the framework of this condition is
the focal point of this article. The expansion of big data and fast development of information
gathering, monitoring, evaluation, and dissemination contribute to the improvement of
sustainability governance forms based on completely novel, measurable success parameters
for business life and supply chains on a global scale, together with the developments in
information systems [
1
]. Supply chains are the critical driving forces for competition in
business life. Therefore, the measurement and management of sustainability at all rings
of the chain is crucial. It is difficult to determine the sustainability performance of supply
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