Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Revised Edition)

By: David B. Grant and Chee Yew Wong and Alexander Trautrims

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Synopsis: Adopting sustainable practices is crucial for all businesses in the 21st century. 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. Based on extensive research by experts in the field, this comprehensive book covers the whole scope of sustainable logistics. It provides carefully reviewed research-led applications and case studies that have been especially developed for this revised edition. Examining the subject in an integrated manner, this book examines all the key areas in sustainable logistics, including: sustainable product design and packaging; sustainable purchasing and procurement; cleaner production; environmental impact of freight transport; sustainable warehousing and storage; sustainable supply management; reverse logistics; and recycling; supply chain management strategy, and much more. A vital teaching resource for any course on sustainable logistics, this revised edition of Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management includes valuable supporting online materials, including PPT presentations, chapter summaries, learning objectives, tips for teaching and in class activities.