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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ellram, Lisa M.,
Other Authors: Tate, Wendy.,
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2013.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:2013 digital library.
Supply and operations management collection.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Why should we care?
  • 2. What is sourcing to support the green initiative?
  • 3. What are some key concepts in understanding green sourcing and its impacts?
  • 4. What industries and sectors lead the way: part 1
  • 5. What industries and sectors lead the way: part 2
  • 6. What is the relationship between transportation and green sourcing?
  • 7. A path forward
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index.