The Need for Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Richard Cuthbertson ()
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Richard Cuthbertson: University of Oxford Saïd Business School

Chapter Chapter 1 in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, 2010, pp 3-13 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This book focuses on the need to develop sustainable supply chains – economically, environmentally and socially. This book is not about a wish list of impractical choices, but the reality of decisions faced by all those involved in supply chain management today. Our definition of sustainable supply chains is not restricted to so-called “green” supply chains, but recognises that in order to be truly sustainable, supply chains must operate within a realistic financial structure, as well as contribute value to our society. Supply chains are not sustainable unless they are realistically funded and valued. Thus, a real definition of sustainable supply chain management must take account of all relevant economic, social and environmental issues.

Keywords: Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Reverse Logistics; External Cost; Road Transport (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-12023-7_1

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