Waste Management Best Practices in the Marble Industry: A Single Case Study of a Company in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

impact on sustainability and environment. The research evaluates the processes in the production of marbles in the context of supply chain directing our research to a special case study of a company in Saudi Arabia. The focus is enhancing sustainability and minimise carbon footprint. Utilising both deductive and inductive approach, the study involves qualitative methods where the researcher will apply semi-structured interview techniques to gather data. Targeted interviewees range from top leadership to business level and at operational level where a total of 6 interviews will take place to gather insightful information. The data will apply thematic analysis to identify best practices and areas of improvements in managing waste with an additional triangulation and member checking to ensure data validity and reliability. The findings provided insights into our current waste management practices, revealing significant strategies to adapt and inefficiencies to keep away from. Implication of study reveals the necessity of acknowledging that waste management in the marble industry must become more comprehensive. Additionally, the study established that technological development is helpful in the improvement of sustainable development. Theoretically, this research adds knowledge and provides information about circular economy principles in the manufacturing industries to future researchers and the public.