Sustainable Development Of Green Logistics

Andy C. L. Yeung* Department of Logistics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong E-mail: lgtandyy@inet.polyu.edu.hk Tel.: (852) 2766 4063 Fax: (852) 2330 2704 *Corresponding Author

In Vietnam logistics is almost new concept and still there is no official authority authority with total responsibility over logistics. Consequently, the Vietnamese government has not yet been able to be in a position to specify any comprehensive

Modernization of logistics, which was laid down in the ’60s’ and ‘70s’ (Business Finance, 2008), became the priority of the world’s leading management theorists and practitioners. The process of modernization was closely connected with the introduction

Review of related literature gives a basis for any research. Unfortunately, there are not much studies conducted in this field of Logistics Management. Following are the available related studies undergone in the area of Logistics Management.

The general environment factors are most likely to have a very strong impact on any business entity. There are several general environment factors and their impact on any form of a business. These include economic, legal, political, technological, and socio cultural factors. The business has to prepare for the foreseen as well as unforeseen general environment factors that are most likely to affect it either positively or negatively. These factors can impact the business presently or in future. What then are some of the major general environment factors and their impact on Mainfreight - Global Supply Chain Logistics in the next 10-15 years? This paper evaluates the first three aforementioned general environment factors and how

There are many challenges being faced by the logistics industry today as the companies strive for sustainability. This is because the providers of logistics services have, over a period of several years, found them being integrated into the production processes of their customers, while at the same time, governments and businesses have continued to carefully weigh the issue of logistics in their investment and business decisions. Some of the previous trends and the forces of the operations of logistics that drive the transformation of a Freight forwarding company will be examined. It will focus on theories, conceptual models and frameworks that explain logistic operations. The gaps in the logistics operations and the dangers of not addressing

Purpose – The authors perform a large-scale literature review and use conceptual theory building to introduce the concept of sustainability to the field of supply chain management and demonstrate the relationships among environmental, social, and economic performance within a supply chain management context. Design/methodology/approach – Conceptual theory building is used to develop a framework and propositions

Abstract Consideration is given to the convergence of supply chains and sustainability. In doing so, the focus on environmental management and operations is moved from local optimization

Indeed, with the traditional level of logistics there has been a high level of underutilization of resources of logistics these include trains truck and warehouses. The diagram below represents the sustainability issues currently faced in the supply chain system. All symptoms have significant negative economical environmental and societal impacts.

This paper investigates the impact of green supply chain management on industry, consumer perception and environment. Through research into multiple companies and case studies, a distorted perception among large corporations shows a historic struggle to find a balance between profit and sustainability. However, the potential long-term effects of the lack of environmental courtesy cannot be undone and therefore must be carefully engineered. Multi-billion dollar automotive corporations such as Hyundai and Toyota will be discussed and studied in depth to conclude the innovative changes

Given these differences, there are some specific challenges that global logistics managers must consider. Figure 1, adapted from Helferich and Cook, illustrates some of the generic global and domestic institutions critical in supply chain logistics. These institutions are the organizations that must collaborate and coordinate to move product and information from the raw material stage to the ultimate consumer. To effectively achieve this objective, global logistics managers must manage the “Five V’s” across the top of the figure. The first challenge is to provide the consumer with better value in return for their dollar. While the firm may see global sourcing as a means to reduce material or component costs, the only value that is relevant for consumers is a reduction in total landed

Master Project in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Authors: Lining Bai Ying Zhong Tutor: Jönköping Jens Hultman 2008-01

Malaysia is blessed with power resources both non renewable and renewable energy sources which will be discussed here mainly on the logistics and Supply Chain Management in the oil and gas sector in the power industry. Further, we will touch on the types of environmental issues faced. Also, the challenges of how to adopt greener practices in oil and gas sector as well as the recommendation to mitigate environmental impact derived from power resources. Lastly, the role of society in developing the green supply chain and how to get them motivated to adopt green practices.

Top manufacturers in advanced countries normally have high environmental awareness and gadget practical environmental management observes such as green supply chain management (GSCM). Still, it is uncertain if lesser manufacturers in established coun- tries are more practical than all manufacturers in unindustrialized countries. To recognize this situation, we carried out surveys between minor and average-sized Japanese manufacturers, leading Chinese manufacturers and traditional Chinese manufacturers. Statistical results indication that leading Chinese manufacturers have the maximum awareness of both domestic

Some of these companies implement their competitive advantage by improving on their environmental activities (Green and Bhadauria 2012, 214). This is done through complying with the various legislations that touch on the environment. The main idea of complying with these environmental laws is concern for the customers and the environmental impact that their businesses impose. Besides, they as well take the responsibility since it is expensive to pay for environmental cleanups and punishment from the government (Zhu and Lai 2011, 129). Complaints from their consumers and fear of pollution is also another determinant that makes businesses to comply with the environmental laws (Zhu and Lai 2011, 129). No wonder organizations believe that green supply chain management has the effect in the ever increasing environmental performance through minimization of waste, and achieving some savings in the cost. In addition, there has been increased synergy in the business parties, it enhances efficiency in the partners and their various supply networks (Zhu and Lai 2011, 130). The synergy is, therefore, to improve corporate image, help them gain right market share and as well provide ground for market exposure (Zhu and Lai 2011, 132). However, if all the green supply chain is to be fully adopted by the organizations, there will be a remarkable improvement in the cost of transportation as