Introduction to Modeling Sustainable Development in Business Processes : Theory and Case Studies

We provide a step-by-step approach to optimize business and societal sustainably problems using multiple objective optimization and system dynamics. Next to introducing the theoretical background many real-life examples are discussed to demonstrate how the modelling techniques can be applied.

This book is an introduction to support on how to analyze and optimize sustainability problems and on how to create sustainable business solutions. A growing number of business and societal practitioners are confronted with the sustainability transition in their domain of interest. Hereby modelling can be an helpful tool. We provide a step-by-step approach to optimize business and societal sustainably problems using multiple objective optimization and system dynamics.  Next to introducing the theoretical background many real-life examples are discussed to demonstrate how the modelling techniques can be applied. Next to the mathematical optimization approach, we discuss how to create sustainable business value and how to deal with sustainability risks and opportunities in supply chains. After reading this book you will be able to start analyzing and optimizing problems related to sustainable development in business and society.