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Received September 21, 2025
Revised October 19, 2025
Accepted October 28, 2025
Available online January 25, 2026
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Sustainable Manufacturing Strategy Through Chemical Ingredient Disclosure and its Impact on Product Safety and Process Efficiency
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-025-00595-x
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This study investigated the effects of full ingredient disclosure on product safety and process efficiency in air-freshener
manufacturing by combining perception surveys of production managers with SuperPro Designer simulations. The survey
results indicated that ingredient disclosure positively affects product safety and quality control, prompting practical
improvements such as the addition of filtration steps and the use of safer fragrance stabilizer materials. The simulation
results showed that automation rates increased from 15.6% in the pre-full-disclosure process (PFDP) to 48.9% in the
full-disclosure process (FDP) and further reached 95% in the eco-friendly and automated process (EFAP). Similarly, unit
productivity approximately doubled from 44 to 88 units/person-hour (comparing the PFDP and EFAP, respectively). The
FDP achieved the most favorable balance of efficiency and profitability, with a unit cost of USD 2.08 and a return on
investment (ROI) of 94.6%. In contrast, the EFAP exhibited a lower ROI of 31.3%, despite being fully automated and
using eco-friendly materials. Environmental assessments revealed minimal differences in total emissions across the three
processes, although enhanced process monitoring and risk management offer potential long-term benefits. Consumer trust
and brand image scores averaged 3.8 out of 5, indicating a moderately positive effect of ingredient transparency, highlighting
its potential as a strategic tool for sustainable management and corporate competitiveness.

