Business and the environment; ‘green’ approaches to business

Organizations regularly assume that the culture, values, dynamic and organization of their temporary project organizations are merely a smaller version of the original parent.

Praise For Strategic Supply Chain Management:"e;This book shows convincingly that a robust supply chain strategy is critical for business success in today's uncertain economic environment.

In a sophisticated and far-reaching blend of theory and reflection, Thinking the Twenty-First Century takes a provocative look at the changes required to build a new global political economy.

Norme e standard aiutano le aziende e le altre organizzazioni a soddisfare in modo affidabile aspettative elevate.

The aim of this book is to catalyse global interest in the pursuit of transformational changes in natural resource and environmental management.

From boycotts of plastics and palm oil by consumers, to the tracking of carbon footprints and modern slavery in their supply chains by businesses, buying ethically has now fully captured the public interest.

Environment: Why Read the Classics?

This book provides a clear, critical, and timely analysis of the state of corporate sustainability within the context of the climate crisis.

There is an urgent need to understand how private and public organisations can play a role in promoting human values such as fairness, dignity, respect and care.

Praise For Strategic Supply Chain Management:"e;This book shows convincingly that a robust supply chain strategy is critical for business success in today's uncertain economic environment.

This edited volume brings together contributions from multiple experts in academia to explore the practical implications of the Net Zero Economy for corporate social responsibility and sustainable value creation in today's world.

The topic of project management is truly an evolution of art seeking science.

This wide-ranging, two-volume encyclopedia of musicals old and new will captivate young fans-and prove invaluable to those contemplating staging a musical production.

All project stakeholders have different needs, objectives, responsibilities and priorities.

Offers a new learning perspective; focuses on the organisational level and emphasises the systemic approach to supply chain management.

The authors of this book tried to make these experiences available to those interested, considering the experience of several years of training, research, and implementation of projects in the supply chain performance evaluation field.

The market and demand for halal goods and services is ever increasing, and, with it, the importance of supply chain integrity also increases.

Dedicated to the proper design, layout, and location of facilities, this definitive textbook outlines the main design and operational problems that occur in manufacturing and service systems, explains the significance of facility design and planning problems, and describes how mathematical models can be used to help analyze and solve them.

Supply chain disruptions typically hurt stock prices, particularly if the disruption is caused by a natural disaster.

This book highlights the development of cotton sector and its related issues, in Ethiopia.

This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in Operations Research (OR) and Management Science (MS) as applied to sustainability.

This book introduces readers to the main traffic flow modelling approaches and discusses their features and applications.

This book addresses the roles played by food co-operatives in the attempt to build alternative food networks, drawing on an in-depth analysis of case studies in Turkey.

This book opens up horizons for designing innovative supply chains of citrus by-products, taking into consideration the current socio-economic situation of the actors, citrus production and distribution infrastructure, consumer preferences, and digitization progress at farmer and production levels.

The ability to imagine different possible futures and the will to influence the course of events are deeply human.

Corporations are increasingly dedicated to implementing more robust climate change practices in an era characterized by natural resource constraints, socio-environmental challenges, and mounting climate change pressures.

The different stages of a festival's evolution provide a plethora of opportunities for us to better understand our culture, the relationships we build, what we value in our culture and our communities, and how we socialize and interact with one another.

The make-take-waste paradigm of fast fashion explains much of the producer and consumer behavior patterns towards fast fashion.

Container industry is gathering pace as vessels are becoming increasingly larger, with the volume of containers carried regularly exceeding 23,000 per vessel.

The ultimate "e;how-to-do-it"e; guide for corporate leaders, strategists, academics, sustainability consultants, and anyone else with an interest in actually making sustainability work for organizations.

Ecofeminism is defined as a unique academic discipline, theoretical framework, and political and philosophical movement centred around both environmental and feminist concerns.

This book analyses from a management perspective how the aviation industry can achieve a sustainability transformation in order to reach the Paris climate targets for 2050 and provides various strategic and operational recommendations in this regard.

This volume assesses China's transition to innovation-nation status in terms of social conditions, industry characteristics and economic impacts over the past three decades, also providing insights into future developments.

Under the pressure of climate and social changes, agriculture is called to play a fundamental role in the world food challenge of the next few decades.

The challenges facing large pharmaceutical companies are stark: sales are slowing, and research and development costs are rising.

Renewable energy versus fossil fuels: the debate rages on, worldwide.

This book examines the successful private, public and civil society models of agriculture value chains in India and addresses relevant challenges and opportunities to improve their efficiency and inclusiveness.

Streamlining supply chain efficiency to maximize profitability This practical guide describes how the supply chain operates and discusses the issues and techniques that are relevant for companies seeking to improve the management of their supply chains.

Often highlighted for being a microcosm within the greater global context, Icelandic businesses and institutions provide the perfect opportunity to advance knowledge of corporate governance and business ethics amidst once-in-a-lifetime events such as the 2008 Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fully grasp the core principles of logistics, distribution management and the supply chain, in addition to emerging trends and the latest technologies, with this definitive guide that offers clear and straightforward explanations.

All businesses strive for excellence in today's technology-based environment in which customers want solutions at the touch of a button.

Origin Management describes a holistic approach that allows internationally operating companies to benefit from reduced import duty rates within Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the linkages between business and society by addressing key issues in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, ethics and governance.

This book provides professionals and academics with a holistic and practical approach to virtual and innovative quality management (QM) throughout the business value chain.

Politicians stand at a crossroads where the path to green policies is fraught with political risks, as the immediate costs to society may overshadow the profound future benefits.

This volume provides in-depth understanding about business-to-business (B2B) and organizational relationships.

The development of international trade is driven by international logistics and management and the provision of the global supply chain.

WINNER: 2018 Les Plumes des Achats & Supply Chain - The Committee Special Prize As we learn more about the climate and biodiversity crisis, it is clear that how we make and consume things is a major part of the problem.