Nowadays we can see definite signs of surplus production in almost every industry sector, and this is leading to environmental damage. What are some possible solutions to this situation?
Excess production in manufacturing sector has become the order of the day it may a seem to be sign of economic prosperity to the economists, the environmentalists are least amused, and are instead worried about the ecological disaster this phenomenon is causing they stress on finding workable ways out to get rid of this pressing problem.
The most prominent solution/suggestion comes from within the manufacturing sector where experts recommend a closer coordination between marketing, manufacturing and research and development departments, besides rationalizing distribution channels. The evil of over production stems from over-reporting of sales by marketing departments. If this practice could be stopped, excessive production would automatically be halted. Thus preventing indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources and emissions from fuel used in production process.
Many, also go to the extent of stalling or research and development activities-carried out to in fuse innovation in the existing products, and discontinuing production until the existing stocks are not consumed completely. This would not only keep pollution a bay for some days but also make the society realize the importance of producing only that much which can serve the purpose of humanity.
On top of that, a school of thought goes to the extent of introducing statutory regulation and reforming the habits of the consumers. It is suggested that the governments across the world should resort imposing heavy penalties and punishments for the manufactures who tend to produce more than what they can sell. This should be complimented by convincing the users not to abandon there equipment or dispose of others goods and instead reuse them.
Hence, surplus manufacturing is surely an end-product of consumption oriented society, but this is damaging the health of the planet. Therefore, remedial steps are the need of the hour and should be implemented without delay and without compromise.
