Green Supply Chain Management PDF

GREEN LOGISTICS

Table of Contents
QUESTION 1...................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Concept of ‘Green Initiative’ in the context of supply chain and logistics management1
1.2. Green Initiative helping in transformation of traditional SCM practices to sustainable
SCM practices........................................................................................................................1
QUESTION 2...................................................................................................................................2
2.1. In the context of a Green World, what are the implications of a rapidly growing global
population?.............................................................................................................................2
QUESTION 3...................................................................................................................................3
3.1. What technology and policy is here now to assist management of pollution and climate
control? ..................................................................................................................................3
QUESTION 4...................................................................................................................................4
Discussion of five strategies companies can use to pursue green logistics and transportation4

QUESTION 1
1.1. Concept of ‘Green Initiative’ in the context of supply chain and logistics management
The overall concept related to Green Initiative in context of supply chain is related to
delivering of products as well as services from suppliers and manufacturers to the ultimate
customers. This is done using information, material as well as cash flow. The emphasis on
traditional supply chain is over Optimum Cost, Total Quality as well as best services considering
the environment. In the current business scenario, within each step of offerings within a supply
chain, Green supply chain initiatives operate in relation to incorporate the environmental
concern. Furthermore, the businesses, stakeholders as well as suppliers play a crucial role in
implementing innovative technologies which would help them in addressing the environmental
issues faced by economy of the country. Another role which they effectively play within this
scenario is communicating each stakeholder regarding this issue within the chain.
Being green effectively pays off the firms. As an example, TK Maxx is one of the biggest
logistics firms operating within the UK. The firm has gone green in terms of managing its supply
chain as well as handling its logistics operations. Furthermore, due to its innovative designs in its
vehicles and appropriate selection of routes, the firm saved a lot of money which it could further
invest in its operations.
1.2. Green Initiative helping in transformation of traditional SCM practices to sustainable SCM
practices
Green Initiatives effectively help the traditional supply chain management transform into
sustainable supply chain management. Recently, there has been a substantial shift from the
traditional SCM to an effective and essential commitment to sustainable SCM. One of the
prominent reasons for such transition is Green Initiative. The reason for the same is that through
this initiative, scope of supply chain management has been effectively enhanced in terms of
practice as well as responsibilities. It led to development of new concepts of supply chain and
logistics in relation to sustainable SCM. Furthermore, through addressing the economic,
environmental and social aspects of sustainability, Green initiative made this transition even
more effective.
As an example, green initiative plays a crucial roles in in bringing economic
sustainability, as it focuses on good profit margins, better cash flow, effective ROI, etc. This is
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