Atmospheric contamination may be defined as the mixing of perilous matters (solid, liquid or gaseous) into earth’s atmosphere (Harish 2012). Atmospheric pollution is considered as a chief ecological issue all over the globe. It is believed that automobiles are the main cause for the pollutants that reduce the quality of air. Therefore, reducing automobile emissions have become the prime objective for controlling air contamination.(Ferrara 2007). According to (Harish 2012) transport segment is the chief consumer of oil, and uses around 50% of the oil stock in the globe.
Indian economy is considered as one of the fastest developing economy in the world (Saxena, Gopal et al. 2013).Indian automobile business is the sixth largest automotive
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The improper waste disposal leads to atmospheric pollution, which is harmful to the entire ecosystem. During manufacturing the soaking and coating division releases a huge amount of dirt water to the atmosphere which are in rich in oil, grease deposits and chemical substances which may contaminate the soil and air (Bajaj and Winter 2013). As a result, controlling the pollutants during the manufacture itself has a got a huge consideration over the past years. A systematic process that allocates the production firm itself to regulate the emission of effluent will be much easier and will be cheaper to govern (Ferrara 2007). In this scenario, Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) will the best method to control the discharges at the manufacturing level itself.
Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) may be defined as a systematic means to better the efficiency of the techniques used and manufactured article by considering natural rules. GSCM means incorporating natural deduction into Supply Chain Management (Sunil, Vinod et al. 2011).
In this research, we are mainly discussing about the obstacles faced by the Indian automotive industry for the successful implementation of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and possible solutions for these obstacles. In order find out the obstacles and solutions, initially we have to study about Supply Chain Management (SCM), Environment Management and GSCM
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Therefore, the need to regulate these adverse effects of supply chains are gaining more importance in order to maintain the ecological balance. This pressurizes the executives to reduce the unpleasant effects of supply chains and to sustain an environmentally balanced one (Luthra and Haleem 2015). Green Supply Chain Management is recognised as one of the suitable solution to effectively reduce these unpleasant effects. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is a management strategy to control the ecological impacts at the place of origin, even before its occurrence. The main function of GSCM is to reduce the ecological problems due to the supply chain procedures inside the firm as well as the entire supply chain. Implementing GSCM has many advantages to the environment as well as to the organisation. The main Advantage of GSCM is that it helps to develop a green product, which is eco-friendly. GSCM helps to reduce the cost and risk and also helps to increase the efficiency of an organisation (Nikbakhsh 2009). (Srivastava 2007) defines GSCM as “ integrating environmental thinking into supply chain management, including product design, material sourcing and selection, manufacturing processes, delivery of the final product to the consumers as well as end-of-life management of the product after its useful life”. According to (Jain and Sharma 2012) In GSCM, the raw
With sustainable business the retailer is forced to look at the full production chain of the product and analyze how best they can address socio-economic and environmental issues associated with their
Increasing public interest for the natural world is driving business organizations to give careful consideration to their ecological footprint, not only in the commodities and services they offer, but also in the supply chain that conveys them. What initially began as a corporate image improvement strategy has developed into a business imperative and, in the most advanced organizations, a competitive advantage. In today’s global market, the expectations for business companies about greening supply chain are very great particularly the consumer electronics industries, thus, international business outfits are putting in lots of effort to ensure their supply chains are operating in a socially and ecologically responsible manner in order to remain competitive. A Company’s obligations toward environmental sustainability define its corporate image and relationships with clients, stakeholders, community groups, also influencing its profits in the long run. It is therefore of a great importance for ABC Inc. which has just stepped out of a major growth phase to green its operations and be more proactive in implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives into order reduce its ecological footprint and at same time saving money.
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The Green supply chain management concept is basically the integration of traditional supply chain management concept and the Environmental factor. Lamming and Hampson integrated these two concepts to come out with the Green supply chain management concept. According to Green et al. The green supply chain is “The way in which innovation in supply chain management and purchasing may be considered in the context of environment”.
This chapter explains more about reverse and green logistics, and both topics will be discussed, defined and explained in greater detail, to help the reader form a deeper understanding of the two issues. Through this theory, Walmart can be analysed on the impact both practices have had on the company, and how each are different. The positives and negatives of using these practices will be discussed, as well as how and why Walmart have felt it necessary to start applying these practices to their supply chain. Many sources will be looked at, to be analysed and compared to suggest whether the practices are having more of a positive impact than negative. The benefits and challenges of adapting a reverse logistics model will be assessed, as well as the green supply model used in green logistics and the issues dealing with that. The differences and similarities will be compared, using different sources and which theory would be the best in analyzing the company.
Green practices across the automotive industry have shown to be very effective to mitigate both external and internal pressures of providing an environmentally sound and friendly product. The method in which the supply chain is maintained needs have the same goal as that of the
Supply chain sustainability is the management of three pillars (Environmental, Social and Economic) impacts, with the encouragement of good governance practices throughout the lifecycles of goods and services. The objective of supply chain sustainability is to create, protect and grow long-term environmental, social and economic value for all stakeholders involved in bringing products and services to market (BSR, 2000).
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Environmental pressures have caused green supply chain management to emerge as an important corporate environmental strategy for organisations’ processes. Our discussion will describe, illustrate and critically evaluate the purchasing process of Woolworths. It will further identify the steps of the purchasing process, the effect of green purchasing and sustainable purchasing. Moreover, the essay will go on to look at the effort that Woolworths has made through their programmes and initiatives of green purchasing.
Every organisations nowadays are concerned in managing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability as an essential matter of their operations management (OM). The demand to address sustainability in OM is driven by climate change and environmental issues, the workers well-being and communities, and other broad social demands defined as the triple bottom line [TBL] (Walker, Klassen, Sarkis, Seuring, 2014) the pursuit of social, economic and environmental objectives – within operations of a specific firm and operational linkages that extend beyond the firm to include the supply chain and communities. Different aspects of sustainable OM as mentioned in a recent study (Walker et al, 2014, p. 1) includes product design and eco-design, adoption of environmental and social standards, process improvement and lean operations, purchasing, supply chain management (SCM), logistics including recycling and closed-loop systems, performance measurement, and risk management.
Sustainable operation management is a management approach that involves planning, implementation and control of business operations that translate available resources into the required product or service. It is the management of business practices, traditions and operations to promote the highest level of efficiency, smooth workflow, and increased productivity in an organization. This management strategy ensures that the available labour force and materials are changed into products or services in a cost effective way to increase the company’s returns (Corbett, 2009). It also involves production waste management, food waste reduction, creating new opportunities, environment protection, and improving customer health. Sustainable operation management in the retail industry around the world has gained momentum in the recent years, in the face of customer pressure and media interest. It is particularly linked to the concepts of corporate social responsibility and global warming (Morrison, 2013).
Sustainability of the supply chain has increasingly become a crucial aspect of corporate responsibility. Apart from being good for business, management of social, economic, and environmental effects of supply chain remains the right thing to do. Constantly changing markets have created complex landscapes that businesses must navigate to build sustainable supply chains. Sustainable supply chains aim at creating social, economic, and environmental value for all stakeholders throughout the supply chain. Building sustainable supply chains not only benefits the stakeholders but also aims at safeguarding business interests. Businesses can easily become sustainable by understanding who they are and working closely with people. Nestle is company that has been at the forefront in advocating for sustainable supply through the ‘creating shared value’ platform. The report makes recommendation on the role of supply chain management in attaining sustainability.
Supply chain management has been defined as that process that involves the management of information, materials, and all the finances that are handled within and across the entire supply chain process (Christopher, 2016). The management is usually done through out the entire supply chain management from that moment when the suppliers are involved through all the manufacturing activities, different distribution activities, and the way that the products are served to the final product consumer (Turban, et al., 2002). The process also includes all the activities that different organizations offers to their customers as after sale services for purposes perfecting their services and products towards their highly valued customers (Christopher,
Air Pollution is when a poisonous or a harmful substance is released in the air. There are many form of pollution but air is one of them, it only occurs when dust, harmful gases or smoke enters into the atmosphere and makes it hard for species like plants, animals and humans to live in a difficult situation because of the dirty air.Air Pollution is classified in two sections, invisible air pollution and visible air pollution.. Hence any substance that makes it difficult for the living things that need the atmosphere is air pollution.Humans have been undergoing air pollution ever since the industrial revolution.In order to understand the causes of Air pollution, it is divided into divisions. Primary air pollutants and secondary air pollutants: