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By (author) Grant David B.; By (author) Trautrims Alexander; By (author) Wong Chee Yew

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Connect the principles with the practice of sustainability in logistics and supply chain with this textbook based on extensive research and supported by detailed online resources.

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Our daily lives are permeated by the activities of logistics and supply chain, from food and clothing to doorstep deliveries. As these processes have the ability to significantly impact the natural environment, it has never been so important to develop and implement sustainable principles and practices.
Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is an essential textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students for understanding sustainability as it pertains to logistics operations. This book covers the direct environmental impacts of logistics and supply chain processes, including emissions and waste, as well as how wider changes such as globalization need to be given similar considerations. Presenting different pathways to guide readers, case studies and supported by extensive research, this book provides all the support needed to understand and implement a sustainable approach.Now in its third edition,
Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is fully updated with the latest research and data including trends in logistics and supply chain management and new cases. Online resources include instructor manuals, lecturer slides and a complied list of figures and tables.

Table of contents:

- Chapter – 00: Introduction;
- Chapter – 01: Logistics and supply chain management;
- Chapter – 02: Science of sustainability;
- Chapter – 03: Freight transport;
- Chapter – 04: Sustainable warehousing;
- Chapter – 05: Product design, cleaner production and packaging;
- Chapter – 06: Sustainable purchasing and procurement;
- Chapter – 07: Reverse logistics and recycling;
- Chapter – 08: Risk, resilience and corporate social responsibility;
- Chapter – 09: Sustainable logistics and supply chain management strategy

Review quote:
“Publication of the latest edition of Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management is timely. The authors bring their unrivalled expertise to this thorough and holistic exploration of sustainability across business networks. This new edition is essential reading for business managers and students alike.”

Review quote:
“If you are looking for a book to inspire you and at the same time have the latest information on Sustainable logistics and SCM, this is the book to read. The authors have managed to capture the essence of logistics and SCM and at the same time add the new perspectives needed to understand how to deal and cope with the challenges posed on businesses in times of crisis. I certainly hope that this book will reach an even broader audience as sustainability and topics addressed here are even more important in the future.”

Review quote:
“This is a great book offering a wide range of topic from transport and logistics to supply chain strategy. Even more important, sustainability is not discussed as an add on, but is central to the presentation of all topics, giving the book a clear competitive advantage.”

Biographical note:

Professor David B. Grant was Professor of Supply Chain Management & Social Responsibility, Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland and Bua Luang ASEAN Chair Professor, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand. He has over 175 publications and participates in editorial boards for numerous journals.
Professor Chee Yew Wong is Chair of Supply Chain Management at Leeds University Business School, UK. He has extensive consultancy experience in operations, purchasing, production, inventory and distributio