Green Logistics Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics

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Synopsis

Leading the way in current thinking on environmental logistics, Green Logistics provides a unique insight on the environmental impacts of logistics and the actions that companies and governments can take to deal with them. It is written by leading researchers in the field and provides a comprehensive view of the subject for students, managers and policy-makers. Fully updated, the 3rd edition of Green Logistics has a more global perspective than previous editions. It introduces new contributors and international case studies that illustrate the impact of green logistics in practice. There is a new chapter on the links between green logistics and corporate social responsibility and a series of postscripts examining the effects of new developments, such as 3D printing, distribution by drone, the physical internet and the concept of peak freight.Other key topics examined include: carbon auditing of supply chains; transferring freight to greener transport modes; reducing the environmental impact of warehousing; improving the energy efficiency of freight transport; making city logistics more environmentally sustainable; reverse logistics for the management of waste; role of government in promoting sustainable logistics.The 3rd edition of Green Logistics includes indispensable online supporting materials, including graphics, tables, chapter summaries, and guidelines for lecturers.

Book details

Edition:: 3
Author:: Professor Michael Browne, Prof Alan McKinnon, Anthony Whiteing, Maja Piecyk
ISBN:: 9780749471866
Related ISBNs:: 9780749466268, 9780749466268, 9780749471859
Publisher:: Kogan Page
Pages:: 448
Reading age:: Not specified
Includes images:: No
Date of addition:: 2019-04-26
Usage restrictions:: Copyright
Copyright by:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Categories:: Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Science