Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Principles and Practices for Sustainable Operations and Management - Brossura

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

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ISBN 10: 0749468661 ISBN 13: 9780749468668

Casa editrice: Kogan Page Ltd, 2013

Riassunto

This book offers students and practitioners a guide to the principles and practices of sustainable logistics operations, as well as an understanding of the science of sustainability and the way it affects the supply chain.

Examining the subject in an integrated manner, it covers all the key areas, including product design, procurement, cleaner production, freight transport, warehousing and storage, purchasing, supply management, reverse logistics, recycling, strategy and more. It also outlines key principles for creating responsible management of the entire supply chain and delves into the wider issues facing logistics including use of water and energy, population growth and food production.

Written by three leading experts on the subject, Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a comprehensive book that provides research-led applications and over 25 case studies.

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Recensione:

"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 Management and Director Executive 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)

"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 Chain 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) --(Craig Carter, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University, USA)

Descrizione del libro:

The first comprehensive book to cover the wide scope of the subject

Provides students not only with the required understanding of sustainability science, but also an understanding of sustainability as it affects the entire supply chain

Based on research by experts in the field

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• Editore: Kogan Page Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0749468661
• ISBN 13: 9780749468668
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 240