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A Triple-Helix Intervention Approach to Direct the Marble Industry towards Sustainable Business in Mexico

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  • Teodoro Alarcón-Ruíz

    (Division of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Tecnológico Nacional de México/ITS de Misantla, Km. 1.8 Carretera a Loma del Cojolite, Misantla, Veracruz 93821, Mexico
    Division of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Avenida Tecnológico Número 420 Col. Maravillas, Puebla 72220, Mexico)

  • María Evelinda Santiago-Jiménez

    (Division of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Avenida Tecnológico Número 420 Col. Maravillas, Puebla 72220, Mexico)

  • Loecelia Guadalupe Ruvalcaba-Sánchez

    (CentroGeo, Contoy 137, Lomas de Padierna, Tlalpan, Mexico City 14240, Mexico)

  • Fabiola Sánchez-Galván

    (Postgraduate and Research Department, Tecnológico Nacional de México/ITS de Tantoyuca, Desviación Lindero Tametate S/N, Colonia La Morita, Tantoyuca, Veracruz 92100, Mexico)

  • Luis Enrique García-Santamaría

    (Division of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Tecnológico Nacional de México/ITS de Misantla, Km. 1.8 Carretera a Loma del Cojolite, Misantla, Veracruz 93821, Mexico)

  • Gregorio Fernández-Lambert

    (Division of Postgraduate Studies and Research, Tecnológico Nacional de México/ITS de Misantla, Km. 1.8 Carretera a Loma del Cojolite, Misantla, Veracruz 93821, Mexico)

Abstract

The marble industry in Mexico, similarly to the international market, is going through some problems which are characterized by low productivity performance, inconsistency in management and administrative organization, high raw material waste, and negative social and environmental impact. The methodology used in this paper is based on a systematic review of the strategies and solutions used to address these problems reported between 2014 and 2021, including the results of the application of in situ surveys to three marble companies in the Mixteca Poblana region. These surveys are collected in this article alongside industry experience to propose, in a structured way, a three-pronged management approach with the aim of directing the marble industry towards a sustainable industry model. The structure of this approach, based on forms of capital and sustainability dimensions, engages governments, companies, schools and society to guide this industrial sector to become a sustainable business, integrating knowledge and experience of the marble industry processes. We recommend adding performance metrics to this approach to assess the value chain of the marble industry.

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  • Teodoro Alarcón-Ruíz & María Evelinda Santiago-Jiménez & Loecelia Guadalupe Ruvalcaba-Sánchez & Fabiola Sánchez-Galván & Luis Enrique García-Santamaría & Gregorio Fernández-Lambert, 2022. "A Triple-Helix Intervention Approach to Direct the Marble Industry towards Sustainable Business in Mexico," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(9), pages 1-13, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:9:p:5576-:d:809453
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    1. Anselmo Carretero Gómez & Jaime de Pablo Valenciano & J.F. Velasco Muñoz, 2018. "Recursos endógenos mineros y desarrollo territorial. El caso de la comarca del Mármol (Almería, España)," Revista de Estudios Regionales, Universidades Públicas de Andalucía, vol. 1, pages 51-75.
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