This book combines chapter summaries, boxed case studies, annotated further readings, discussion questions and illustrations in order to provide a strategic overview of sustainable supply chain management, and shed light on the theoretical background and principles of the topic.
"The authors efficiently capture all the different aspects and latest trends in green supply chain management in a condensed, practical and reader-friendly way. A must-read guide for academics, students and entrepreneurs!"
Simon Pearson, Professor and Director of LIAT at Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technologies, UK
"In recent years, green supply chain management has become the focus among practitioners and researchers across the globe. This work provides an excellent synopsis of the current status, as well as the upcoming trends in the field. The authors clearly explain the different angles of green supply chain management and offer practical advice towards increasing the effectiveness and adaptability of supply chains in the modern business world."
Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Professor at International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy
"One of the most critical issues in respect to competitiveness of enterprises in the modern business environment is balancing economic profits with environmental performance. The pressure from the community and the customers, the constantly increasing regulatory legislation, and the profit potential from energy savings or decreased waste management costs, put green supply chain management in the forefront of business efficiency. Connecting theory with practice, the authors offer a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the thematic area of green supply chain management."
Marinella Christoforou, Managing Director at TEAM CERT Certification & Inspection Services, Greece
"This book is definitely a great work full of important information on sustainability in supply chains, which is a top agenda issue worldwide. It is an easy-to-read book, useful for the business world and academia."
Claus Aage Grøn Sørensen, Professor in the Department of Engineering at Aarhus University, Denmark
