Investigation of the Implementation of Green Manufacturing on Textile Industry in West Java

摘要

Awareness to preserve the environment in the production process, so-called green manufacturing, is a challenge for the manufacturing industry. This study aims to analyze the factors that encourage the implementation of green manufacturing in the textile industry in West Java. We also examined the impact on profitability. This is a research with a quantitative approach. Data were collected by questionnaire. A total of 102 textile companies involved as the sample, selected randomly. The analytical method used is multiple regression. The results showed that the stakeholder pressures consisting of competitor pressures, government pressure, social pressure, customer pressure, encouragement of suppliers, and management awareness, are significantly influence the implementation of green manufacturing in the textile industry in West Java. Other findings, that the implementation of green manufacturing has a positive and significant impact on improving the profitability of the company. The results of this research is preliminary information, both for further research, as well as for decision making by the relevant authorities.