Dairy Sector Development in Jalna District of Maharashtra: Current Status and Future Vision

This paper considers the important role of developmental programs designed and run specifically for women, not as the only training offer recommended for them but as an addition to other leadership courses. The author examines first companies engagement in the idea of promoting women leadership and their strategies of achieving tangible effects in this matter. Based on a survey, the author checks whether female employees in Poland are provided with women‑dedicated leadership programs and whether the newest scien‑ tific findings on the benefits of women‑dedicated programs are considered by companies when they plan development paths for women‑employees. At the end the author inves‑ tigates on attractiveness of the idea of women‑dedicated leadership programs for female employees in Poland and what kind of benefits they would expect from participating in such programs.

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Sustainability of Fiber Reinforced Composites: Status and Vision for Future

Volume 3: Design and Manufacturing ◽

10.1115/imece2011-62498 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Devi K. Kalla ◽

P. S. Dhanasekaran ◽

Bangwei Zhang ◽

Ramazan Asmatulu

Keyword(s):

Raw Materials ◽

Low Cost ◽

Environmental Benefits ◽

Current Status ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Frp Composites ◽

Frp Composite ◽

Manufacturing Techniques ◽

Sustainability Problems ◽

Future Vision

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite products offer many significant environmental benefits such as light weight, superior mechanical properties, extended service life, low maintenance and resistance to corrosion. But until now it has been difficult to compare sustainability of different FRP materials and production for processes. Concern for the environment, both in terms of limiting the use of finite resources and the need to manage waste disposal, has led to increasing pressure to recycle materials. This paper focuses on two issues that must be addressed to ensure continued growth in FRP usage is the disposal of waste generated during product manufacturing and the disposal of the products at the end of their useful life. The major cost drivers for FRPs are labor and raw materials. The use of recycled FRPS offers low-cost raw materials. This paper presents a review of the current status and outlook of FRP composites recycling and re-manufacturing techniques. A future vision for the use of FRP composites with sustainability applications is underway at many university research institutes and in industries. This paper will also state the sustainability problems of fiber reinforced composite products, and potential solutions.

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