Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: PAULO HENRIQUE PADILHA AVENDANO

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : PAULO HENRIQUE PADILHA AVENDANO
DATE: 30/05/2025
TIME: 10:00
LOCAL: meet.google.com/ucn-wdjf-jhq
TITLE:

THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY IN RIO GRANDE DO SUL AND THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABILITY: INNOVATION AND PRACTICES

KEY WORDS:

Furniture  industry;  Sustainability;  Sustainable  technologies;  Cleaner production; Innovation; Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

PAGES: 49
BIG AREA: Outra
AREA: Tecnologia e Inovação
SUMMARY:

The furniture industry in Rio Grande do Sul holds significant economic relevance but faces challenges regarding the adoption of sustainable practices adapted to the reality of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The increasing pressure for more sustainable standards, combined with the lack of accessible and technically viable guidelines, highlights the need for further investigation into the topic. This study aims to  analyze  sustainable  production  practices  used  nationally  and  internationally, focusing on their applicability to SMEs in the furniture sector in Rio Grande do Sul. This is a qualitative and applied research composed of four stages: (1) a systematic literature  review on  industrial  sustainability  and  good  production  practices;  (2)  a technological prospection based on patents and databases to identify applicable innovations; (3) semi-structured interviews with business owners, specialists, and institutional representatives; and (4) qualitative validation of the methodology and findings by academic advisors and, when possible, sector agents. As a result, the study aims  to  develop  a  technical  report  containing  recommendations  and  organized information to guide SMEs in identifying sustainable solutions compatible with their operational context. This document will serve an informative purpose only, with no prescriptive or empirical validation intent. Furthermore, the collected data is expected to support the future development of a scientific article addressing the theoretical and applied discussions surrounding innovation and sustainability in the furniture industry, contributing to academic knowledge and strengthening the sector.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - CLAUDIO VINICIUS SILVA FARIAS
Interna - VERA LUCIA MILANI MARTINS
Externo à Instituição - RENATO KOCH COLOMBY - IFPR
Externa à Instituição - CRISTIANE GASPERIN