Green Supply Chain Management Practice and Principles

The global economy's growth has come at a cost: environmental degradation and resource depletion. As businesses strive to meet increasing consumer demands, traditional supply chains prioritize cost and efficiency over sustainability. This approach is no longer viable in a world facing climate change and resource scarcity. The problem is apparent: how can businesses transition to sustainable practices without compromising profitability and operational efficiency? Green Supply Chain Management Practice and Principles promotes the establishment of a green supply chain as the key. It offers a comprehensive guide to integrating eco-friendly practices into every aspect of the supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to waste management. By adopting a green supply chain approach, businesses can reduce their environmental impact and improve their bottom line through cost savings and enhanced brand reputation. This book provides the knowledge and strategies needed to make this transition effective and sustainable. Through a combination of theory, practical insights, and real-world case studies, this book equips businesses, researchers, and students with the tools to understand and implement green supply chain practices. It addresses the challenges and opportunities of sustainability in supply chain management, offering actionable strategies for businesses of all sizes. By embracing the principles of a green supply chain, organizations can future-proof their operations, contribute to environmental preservation, and meet the growing demand for sustainable products and services.

Javier Martínez-Falcó (PhD) is Assistant Professor at the Management Department of the University of Alicante and Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University. In the field of research, he focuses his interest in the wine business, specifically in the areas of wine tourism and wineries' intellectual capital, on which he has written hundreds of publications in the form of articles, book chapters and contributions to conferences. He has also participated in several national and international research projects, being lecturer of Strategic Management in the economics and business degrees of the University of Alicante. Bartolomé Marco-Lajara is Professor of Business Organization at the University of Alicante (Spain). He holds a PhD in Economics and his doctoral dissertation focused in strategic alliances management. His research interests are on Strategic Management and Tourism Management. He is author of several books, book chapters and international articles related to teaching methodology and the areas above mentioned. On the other hand, he is member of the Tourism Research Institute at the University of Alicante since its foundation. He has participated in many public- and private-funded projects, being the main researcher in many of them. He was assistant dean of the Economics Faculty at the University of Alicante during eight years, holding now the position of Head of the Department of Business Organization at this University. Eduardo Sánchez-García (PhD) is Professor of the Department of Business Organization at the University of Alicante (Spain). His research is framed in the field of strategic management of the company, specifically on firms’ innovation, social capital, creativity, supply chain management, sustainability, and entrepreneurial orientation, among others. He has published several articles in JCR indexed journals, as well as several books and book chapters, and has made numerous presentations at scientific conferences at national and international level. Luis Antonio Millán-Tudela is Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at University of Alicante. MBA and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, his research focuses on business longevity, and more specifically on the factors that influence the survival of companies. This activity is developed within the research group “Dirección Estratégica, conocimiento e innovación en una economía global (DECI-GLOBAL)”. He also teaches strategic management in the Degree of Business Administration.