Strategic Sustainable Supply Chain Management : Foundations

This 3rd edition book provides a multi-perspective approach to strategic sustainability and value chains to allow understanding from various disciplines and professional backgrounds.Some of the key features of this first volume include a how-to guide on foundational information for strategic sustainable supply chain management (S3CM):Short vignettes of important trends along with relevant management issues;Evidence-based management examples from leading multinational companies, as well as small and medium enterprises spanning supply chains;Reference to appropriate tools, emerging technology, and practices;Chapter action items for the reader to take a deeper look at integration opportunities involving sustainability and supply chain management;An action-learning approach to applying concepts and tools so readers from any functional perspective can implement and manage sustainability projects;And guidelines on how to move forward with your supply chain sustainability initiative.