Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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This guide focuses on the principles and practices of sustainable logistics operations and responsible supply chain management. Drawing from extensive research, it encompasses the full scope of sustainable logistics, featuring mini case studies that connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications, making it particularly useful for teaching. The book covers essential areas such as sustainable product design and packaging, purchasing and procurement, cleaner production, the environmental impact of freight transport, warehousing and storage, supply management, reverse logistics, recycling, and overall supply chain strategy. Authored by three leading experts, it serves as a comprehensive and accessible resource for managers, students, and scholars looking to understand green supply and logistics management. This revised edition is an invaluable teaching tool for courses on sustainable logistics, offering supporting online materials like PPT presentations, chapter summaries, learning objectives, teaching tips, and in-class activities.