This study adopts a case-based, data-driven research design that emphasizes the use of sector-specific information and documented industry practices to explore material waste and its economic implications
Background The plastic manufacturing sector in Pakistan plays a critical role in the industrial economy, serving packaging, consumer goods, construction, and automotive supply chains. However, one of the recurring challenges across the industry is the excessive loss of raw material during various production processes, which significantly inflates production costs and impacts overall profitability. Material inefficiency…