Search for dissertations about: "Sustainable green supply chain"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Sustainable green supply chain.

  2. 1. Green packaging development in theory and practice

    Author : Katrin Molina-Besch; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : Packaging Development; Sustainable packaging; packaging development process; green supply chain management;

    Abstract : In the light of the environmental challenges society is facing it is important thatboth products and their packaging systems are optimised from an environmental perspective. Previous research highlights that environmental optimisation of packaging requires an integrated assessment of product and packaging together. READ MORE

  4. 2. Unravelling the Green Packaging Dilemma : Packaging Development for Sustainable Food Supply Chains

    Author : Katrin Molina-Besch; Förpackningslogistik; []
    Keywords : Food packaging; Green packaging; Packaging Development; Sustainable Food Supply Chain;

    Abstract : Green packaging development (GPD) involves the process of developing packaging with minimized environmental impact. Over the last decade, the GPD perspective has evolved from a traditionally packaging material-focused one to a holistic one. READ MORE

  5. 3. Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Food Retailing : Insights into corporate practice of managing supplier relationships

    Author : Olga Chkanikova; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : sustainable supply chain management; food retailing; sustainability certification; private eco-brands;

    Abstract : Addressing sustainability concerns in supply chain operations can be a matter of long-term business survival for food retailers. However, regardless of whether it is perceived as a risk or market opportunity, acting across the value chain to address unsustainable production and consumption practices has been a constant challenge. READ MORE

  6. 4. On the Incentives to Shift to Low-Carbon Freight Transport

    Author : Fredrik Eng Larsson; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; low-carbon transport; green logistics; sustainability; operations and the environment; supply chain management; incentive alignment;

    Abstract : The transport sector accounts for approximately 20% of EU-27 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and 27% of U.S. GHG emissions. With the Kyoto Protocol, Sweden and several other nations have agreed to reduce these emissions. READ MORE

  7. 5. Sustainability and company performance : Evidence from the manufacturing industry

    Author : Lujie Chen; Ou Tang; Andreas Feldmann; Kannan Govindan; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Empirical research; sustainable practices; company performance;

    Abstract : This dissertation approaches the question of sustainability and its influence on company performance, with special focus on the manufacturing industry. In the contemporary production environment, manufacturing operations must take into account not only profit, but also environmental and social performance, in order to ensure the long-term development of the company. READ MORE