Sustainable Operations and Closed-Loop Supply Chain

Name: Sustainable Operations and Closed-Loop Supply Chain
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ISBN: 9781606493694

ISBN-10: 1606493698

ISBN-13: 9781606493694

Edition: 2012

Authors: Gilvan Souza

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The book can be viewed from the perspective of a medium to large firm's journey towards sustainability. A firm that wants to be sustainable considers the triple bottom line when making decisions, i.e., the firm takes into account economic (profit), environmental (planet), and social (people) impacts when making decisions. By focusing on the triple bottom line (3Ps), the firm ensures a steady supply of inputs such as raw materials and labor indefinitely. The first step towards sustainability is aimed at reducing waste in operations (mainly production), with the help of such tools as lean and six-sigma. The firm then performs a Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) for each of its main products and…

Book details

Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Publication date: 7/30/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 146
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.484