Enhancing Sustainable Innovations in Intelligent Wood Pellets Through Smart Customized Furniture and Total Quality Management

Hsu-Hua Lee and Chin-Mao Hsu ()
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Hsu-Hua Lee: Department of Management Sciences, Tamkang University, New Taipei City 251301, Taiwan
Chin-Mao Hsu: Department of Management Sciences, Tamkang University, New Taipei City 251301, Taiwan

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 14, 1-35

Abstract: This study aimed to enhance sustainable innovations in intelligent wood pellets by integrating smart customized furniture design with Total Quality Management (TQM) principles. Through qualitative interviews with manufacturers and the application of lean production frameworks, the research explored how sustainability-driven customization can lead to optimized resource usage, reduced environmental impact, and increased market competitiveness. While the study was exploratory and limited in sample size, it provided practical insights for green manufacturing strategies and product differentiation in circular economies.

Keywords: sustainable innovation; wood pellet composites; smart furniture; Total Quality Management (TQM); circular economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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