Assessment of Sustainable Development of Furniture Manufacturing Enterprises and its Strategic Analysis

Journal title RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
Author/s Mustafa Ocal, Shevket Oten, Erkin Kulova, Zhanyl Makhfurova, Emilia Nazarbekova
Publishing Year 2026 Issue 2025/2 Thematic Issue
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DOI 10.3280/riss2025oa21084
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<p>The paper examined the sustainable development of the furniture industry, focusing on three main components: environmental, economic and social aspects. The study examined the level of development of such companies as IKEA and Herman Miller, as well as the current state of the furniture industry in Kyrgyzstan, including the enterprises “Lima Mebel”, “Mebelnaya masterskaya”, “Mosmebel” and “Kerege”. The results showed that the use of certified materials, the introduction of closed production cycles and the use of innovative technologies significantly reduce the negative impact on the environment. The economic aspect includes the need to achieve business profitability while respecting the principles of sustainable development. The study emphasized the importance of finding a balance between economic benefits and environmental constraints. Investments in modern technologies allow not only to reduce production costs but also to improve product quality, which in turn contributes to reducing the negative impact on the environment. The social aspect is related to the well-being of workers and society as a whole.</p>

Keywords: Ecology;Social Responsibility;Circular Economy;Digital Technologies;Cooperation

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Mustafa Ocal, Shevket Oten, Erkin Kulova, Zhanyl Makhfurova, Emilia Nazarbekova, Assessment of Sustainable Development of Furniture Manufacturing Enterprises and its Strategic Analysis in "RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'" 2 Thematic Issue/2025, pp , DOI: 10.3280/riss2025oa21084