Sourcing to support the green initiative
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 enviro...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) :
Business Expert Press,
2013.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | 2013 digital library.
Supply and operations management collection. |
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| Online Access: | Click to View |
| 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. |
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| Item Description: | Part of: 2013 digital library. |
| Physical Description: | 1 PDF (xiv, 107 p.) Also available in print. |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-102) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781606496015 (electronic bk.) |
| ISSN: | 2156-8200 |
| Access: | Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |