The assignment focuses on the economic dimension of sustainable supply chain management. It draws from four original texts to synthesise information on the impact of green supply chain management on cost minimisation, reverse logistics, and environmental sustainability. The summary highlights the importance of green thinking in manufacturing industries, the use of green plants, and the implementation of policies such as green building, optimisation of transportation strategy, and purchasing management. It also discusses the responsibilities of manufacturers in product recovery and disposal, as well as the adoption of green supply chain management practices by companies such as IKEA and McDonald's.