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This book explores the incorporation of sustainability, logistic management, quality management and manufacturing management frameworks in private companies and governmental institutions. The circular economy, recycling, alternative energies and green mobility strategies are currently the most advanced and sophisticated ways to promote sustainability. Featuring selected contributions presented at the 5th International Conference on Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability (ICQIS) in Lisbon, Portugal, this book suggests improving the approach by implementing zero waste management in all business sectors, promoting reusable initiatives, and incorporating green building and mobility practices. The results establish a basis for making well-informed decisions, bringing academic institutions in line with the worldwide need for management and business responsibility. Featuring content from academics and researchers, this book is useful for scholars, researchers, academics, and students in innovation and quality management.

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Teresa Morgado is Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Engineering School of Lisbon of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon, Portugal. Her research is in sustainability of materials, structural integrity, manufacturing processes, maintenance management, industry 4.0, and industry 5.0. She has also organized dozens of international and national conferences, specials sessions, and journal special issues. She was Chair of the 5th International Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability (ICQIS 2024). João M. F. Calado is Professor with Habilitation, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department in Engineering School of Lisbon Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic University of Lisbon, Portugal. He has authored more than 150 scientific papers. José Carlos de Sá is Professor at Engineering School of Porto of the Polytechnic University of Porto, Portugal. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has worked as a consultant, manager, and academic in quality and productivity improvement. He serves on the editorial board of several journals and has published over 120 scientific papers. António Abreu is Professor of Industrial Engineering at the Engineering School of Lisbon of Polytechnic University of Lisbon, Portugal. Before transitioning to the academic world, Dr. Abreu had a successful career in the manufacturing industry, holding management positions. He has published over 150 publications in books, journals, and conference proceedings in areas such as logistics, project management, quality management, open innovation, risk management, and lean management. Ivan Galvão is Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Engineering School of Lisbon of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon, Portugal.  He has published many scientific papers in high-impact journals and conference proceedings and has participated in several international conferences.

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