An incisive discussion of the applications of digital technology to sustainable supply chain management
In Green Innovations in Supply Chain Management, a team of distinguished researchers deliver an up-to-date and authoritative account of contemporary green technology applications in supply chain management. This book discusses digital technologies that address longstanding development and supply chain challenges associated with sustainability.
Split into five sections – green tech logistics, sustainable packaging, sustainable harvesting, e-waste, and green investments – Green Innovations in Supply Chain Management dives into robotics, mobile applications, sustainability packaging initiatives, sustainable seafood sourcing, green health initiatives, business case studies, and other green investments critical to management of modern supply chains.
Readers will also find:
- A thorough introduction to green innovations in practice
- Comprehensive explorations of continental and regional case studies
- Practical discussions of green investments
Perfect for supply chain management professionals and policymakers with an interest in the field, Green Innovations in Supply Chain Management will also benefit students and researchers of green and sustainable technology, renewable energy, and a wide variety of engineering specialties.
Marcia Mkansi, PhD, is the Head of Research, Post-Graduate Studies, Innovation, and Commercialisation, and Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, College of Economic & Management Sciences, University of South Africa.
Godfrey Mugurusi is an Associate Professor in Logistics and SCM, Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway.
Aaron L. Nsakanda is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, Canada.
Temidayo Akenroye, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management at the University of Missouri-St Louis, USA, Academic Advisor for the Kuehne Foundation, Germany, a Senior Visiting Fellow at Lagos Business School, Nigeria, and a member of the Peer Review College of the British Academy of Management.
Frank Tietze is Professor of Innovation Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He leads the Innovation and Intellectual Property Management Laboratory. He was President of the European Policy for Intellectual Property Association (2022-2023).
