Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Revised Edition) - Softcover

Grant, David B.; Trautrims, Alexander; Wong, Chee Yew

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9780749473860: Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Revised Edition)

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ISBN 10: 074947386X ISBN 13: 9780749473860

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2015

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Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is the essential guide to the principles and practices of sustainable logistics operations and the responsible management of the entire supply chain. Written by three leading experts on the subject, it provides research-led applications and case studies and examines the subject in an integrated manner, looking at all the key areas, including: product design; procurement; cleaner production; freight transport; warehousing and storage; purchasing; supply management; reverse logistics; recycling; strategy and more. This revised edition includes invaluable downloadable resources such as PowerPoints slides and teaching materials which will help lecturers to put together lesson plans, enabling them to bring the text to life.

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Highly practical guide to the principles and practices for sustainable logistics and supply chain management. (Supply Business) Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a powerful book for both executives and practitioners. It contains the key elements of building and maintaining sustainable supply chains. The principles and concepts are illustrated with practical applications and examples. This is a great book. (Dr. Dale S Rogers, Professor, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Co-Director, Center for Supply Chain Management, Rutgers Business School, USA) This is one of the first books globally integrating sustainability into all logistical and supply chain related processes. It will serve students as well as practitioners in getting good insights onto the topic." (Prof. Dr. Stefan Seuring, Professor of Supply Cahin Management at the University of Kassel, Germany) Sustainability has become license to do business in the 21st Century, and must incorporate all facets of a firm's operations, including most importantly, supply chain management. Professors Grant, Trautrims, and Wong provide a current assessment of sustainable supply chain management from a logistics perspective. Their book is an easily accessible overview of sustainability that is relevant for the practicing logistics manager." (Craig Carter, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University, USA) --(Supply Business)

The book offers an excellent and broad overview of sustainability. It goes far beyond freight transportation and also includes corporate social responsibility, ethics and risk issues in supply chains. The topical mini-cases relate the discussion to practice and are a great source for teaching. (Professor Stephan M Wagner, Chair of Logistics and Management and Director Exceutive MBA at the ETH Zurich, Switzerland) --(Professor Stephan M Wagner, Chair of Logistics and Management and Director Exceutive MBA at the ETH Zurich, Switzerland)

This book provides a wonderful roadmap to help managers, students, and even scholars, grasp the fundamentals of green supply and logistics management. The comprehensive treatment of this complex issue is presented in easy to understand language that makes it conveniently accessible even to the novice. (Joseph Sarkis, Professor and Head of Department of Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA) --(Joseph Sarkis, Professor and Head of Department of Management, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA)

Book Description:

Provides a comprehensive overview of sustainability science, as well as an understanding of sustainability as it affects the supply chain

Examines all the key areas in sustainable logistics and supply chain management

Examines the subject in an integrated manner and from a holistic perspective

Provides carefully reviewed research-led applications and topical case studies based on extensive research by experts in the field

Online resources: PowerPoint presentations, chapter summaries, learning objectives, tips for teaching and in-class activities.

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