| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 107 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Supply and operations management collection,
2156-8200
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Supply and operations management collection.
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| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed August 22, 2013). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-102) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Why should we care? -- 2. What is sourcing to support the green initiative? -- 3. What are some key concepts in understanding green sourcing and its impacts? -- 4. What industries and sectors lead the way, part 1 -- 5. What industries and sectors lead the way, part 2 -- 6. What is the relationship between transportation and green sourcing? -- 7. A path forward -- Notes -- References -- Index. |
| Summary |
"The "green" or environmental sustainability movement has taken hold throughout the world. Its staying power is confirmed by the fact that environmental emphasis in organizations did not decrease during the recent global recession, but rather increased. Organizations see that greater environmental emphasis in their product and service offerings not only helps their image, but also may reduce inefficiency, waste, and corresponding cost. However, since most organizations rely heavily on their supply base for providing components, materials, and services that become part of their final products, organizations must revisit their sourcing processes and choices to have a real impact on the environment. This book begins with an introduction to the idea of sustainability and to the concept of what it means to source to support an organization's green initiatives, and why this is important from a holistic, lifecycle perspective. The initial chapters will also provide a point of view of how green sourcing fits into the organization's entire portfolio of sustainability initiatives. Examples of industries and associations that lead the way in green sourcing will be presented. In addition, best practices in green sourcing will be discussed. The book also provides a perspective on how organizations can encourage and support their suppliers in pursuing green initiatives, and what types of initiatives provide a good starting point"--Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Business logistics -- Environmental aspects.
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Business logistics. |
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Green products.
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Green products. |
| Indexed Term |
environmental transportation |
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green purchasing |
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green suppliers |
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sourcing for the environment |
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sustainable purchasing |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Tate, Wendy, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ellram, Lisa M. Sourcing to support the green initiative. First edition. New York, NY : Business Expert Press, 2013 9781606496008 (OCoLC)876106247 |
| ISBN |
9781606496015 (electronic book) |
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1606496018 (electronic book) |
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9781606496008 (paper) |
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160649600X (paper) |
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