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Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Sustainability in Global Value Chains by Michael Henke, Professor Holger Kohl Develop an advanced understanding of sustainable supply chains with this in-depth, research-based book, highlighting best practices and the role of digitalization. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sustainability can create greater efficiency and cost savings in the supply chain. Supply chains, which are more complex and global than ever before, are full of both risks and opportunities. The risks range from inconsistent or poor quality, supply disruptions and health and safety concerns, to corruption. Businesses face pressure to adopt sustainable supply chain practices from various stakeholders and motivations typically come from one or more of four sources: customers, compliance, costs, competitive advantage. Sustainability in Global Value Chains is the guide to understanding all aspects and approaches of sustainable supply chains using in-depth research from leading academics from sixteen different universities.Sustainability in Global Value Chains focuses on how to make supply chains sustainable, with an emphasis on new technologies and digitization. The research featured covers topics such as KPIs in production and supply chains, the role of standards, blockchain technology and algebraic models. This comprehensive book presents real world issues, problems in implementing sustainability in the supply chain and examples of best practice. Author Biography Michael Henke is Chair of Enterprise Logistics at TU Dortmund University, Director of Enterprise Logistics, IML Dortmund, Professor for Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at Louvian School of Management, Paris and Professor for Supply Chain Management at Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland.Holger Kohl is Director of Corporate Management at Fraunhofer IPK (Fraunhofer Institute for Design and Technology) and Head of Department in Sustainable Corporate Development at TU Berlin. Table of Contents Section - 01: Introduction – About the book;Section - 02: The importance of supply chain management for sustainability in global value chains;Section - 03: Interdisciplinary research work in the field of SSCM;Section - ONE: Ethical principles of sustainable value chain management;Section - 04: Start-ups as relevant supporters and initiators of sustainability attributes in global value chains of the future;Section - 05: Global value chain sustainability governance – Implications for management research and practice;Section - TWO: Measuring sustainability in global value chains;Section - 06: Sustainability controlling in integrated value chains;Section - 07: Measuring diversity among competing supply-value chains;Section - 08: Sustainable buyer behaviour in value chains – Determinants and marketing implications;Section - 09: Tactical planning measures for sustainable and efficient international transportation networks;Section - THREE: Actions to continuously improve sustainability in global value chains;Section - 10: Biomimetic principles for improved organizational information processing – Toward sustainable supply chains;Section - 11: (How) Can research in the field of sustainable supply chain management become more forward-looking and future-shaping?;Section - 12: Success factors of voluntary sustainable supply chain management sector initiatives;Section - 13: An institutional framework of urban logistics – Policy options and the role of the government;Section - 14: Index Review "During these unparalleled times in our history, managers need to continue to focus on environmental and social issues while maintaining economic viability across their global supply chains. Sustainability in Global Value Chains presents a comprehensive look at measures, ethics and best practices for responsible businesses. It poses an interdisciplinary perspective on solving some of the worlds most challenging problems. This is a must-have for both practitioners continuing to focus on good citizenship and academics pursuing research in sustainability." * Wendy L Tate PhD, Professor at the Department of Supply Chain Management, University of Tennessee * Review Text "During these unparalleled times in our history, managers need to continue to focus on environmental and social issues while maintaining economic viability across their global supply chains. Sustainability in Global Value Chains presents a comprehensive look at measures, ethics and best practices for responsible businesses. It poses an interdisciplinary perspective on solving some of the worlds most challenging problems. This is a must-have for both practitioners continuing to focus on good citizenship and academics pursuing research in sustainability." Review Quote "During these unparalleled times in our history, managers need to continue to focus on environmental and social issues while maintaining economic viability across their global supply chains. Sustainability in Global Value Chains presents a comprehensive look at measures, ethics and best practices for responsible businesses. It poses an interdisciplinary perspective on solving some of the worlds most challenging problems. This is a must-have for both practitioners continuing to focus on good citizenship and academics pursuing research in sustainability." Promotional "Headline" Presents vital research from leading academics on sustainable supply chains, from the German Research Foundation - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - the self-governing organization for science and research in Germany Feature * Presents vital research from leading academics on sustainable supply chains, from the German Research Foundation - Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - the self-governing organization for science and research in Germany; * Provides examples of best practice in sustainable value chains from a cross-section of industries, such as agriculture, energy and retail; * Examines the impact of digitalization as an enabler for sustainable supply chains and a facilitator of high performance; * Focuses on increasing cost savings, profits and revenue Details ISBN1789662621 Language English ISBN-10 1789662621 ISBN-13 9781789662627 Format Paperback Author Professor Holger Kohl Short Title Sustainability in Global Value Chains Year 2021 Subtitle Measures, Ethics and Best Practices for Responsible Businesses Pages 304 Publisher Kogan Page Ltd Publication Date 2021-02-03 UK Release Date 2021-02-03 Imprint Kogan Page Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-02-03 NZ Release Date 2021-02-03 Translator Andrea Petretti Birth 1945 Affiliation Professor of Pediatrics,Chief, Division of General Pediatrics;Assistant Dean for Medical Student A airs,The Johns Hopkins University,School of Medicine,Baltimore, Maryland Position Translator Qualifications DVM MS PhD Dact Dacvn Alternative 9781789662641 Edited by Holger Kohl DEWEY 658.7 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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