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Author Rao, Purba H. (Purba Halady)

Title Greening the supply chain : a guide for Asian managers / Purba Halady Rao
Published Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, [2008]
©2008

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Description xviii, 250 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents Greeting the supply chain : an introduction -- Greening the inbound logistics phase : greening the suppliers and business partners -- Greening the production phase/the internal supply chain and the role of suppliers -- Greening the outbound logistics and the role of suppliers and service providers -- Reverse logistics and waste-free supply chain : how they lead to conservation of environment sustainability -- Case studies
Summary "This book deals with a major environmental concern across the globe: to ensure sustainable environmental development along with efficiency across businesses. It explores how different types of environmentally sustainable practices should be adopted at different stages of supply chains. It details how various companies have greened their supply chains by adopting innovative measures, in conjunction with attaining enhanced business performance." "Greening the Supply Chain: A Guide for Asian Managers includes case studies on the new breed of companies from Asia which, in addition to improving efficiency and satisfying global customers, are also making efforts lo contribute toward environmental sustainability."
"This book would be useful reading for entrepreneurs, corporate managers and consultants committed to sustainable environmental management, and all those associated with the management of supply chains. It is a must read for students and faculties of management schools and universities, regional governments, and most of all, practicing managers."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Business logistics -- Asia.
Social responsibility of business -- Asia.
LC no. 2008037889
ISBN 9788178298764 paperback
8178298767 paperback