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Sustainable Manufacturing for Sustainable Supply Chains

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.

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The Green Corridor: Green Global Trade

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Environment, labour practices, health and other factors are generally left out in these equations. Empires were not generally established thinking about the well being of the environment nor the people doing the work. Isn’t a healthy natural environment to everyone’s benefit? This is especially the case when it comes to trade.

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The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains

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Products have to be made in such a way that they do not harm the environment throughout the entire life cycle of the product. There was among other environment benefits an over 99% less impact on water scarcity and 93% less impact on land use as compared to beef. This is the realm of the logistics professional. About the Author.

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Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time

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However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. We can create initiatives on our own or, at the very least, propose ideas that do the least damage to our natural environment. In terms of GDP and growth, no one can dispute that.

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Uphold Sustainability Goals with Supply Chain Digitization

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Companies are increasingly focused on reducing their carbon footprint, conserving natural resources and promoting social responsibility. Enhanced Resilience Supply chain digitization can also enhance the resilience of supply chain operations, which is becoming increasingly important in today’s unpredictable business environment.

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Green Corridor: Gemba Your Way to Green!

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Following the initial check, annual audits should also be done because changes in the environment, such as equipment and work space changes, would require action adjustments. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.

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Packing for the Future

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The Singapore National Environment Agency calculated that in 2020, 1.14 Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation. million tons of paper and cardboard waste was generated (Singapore population of 5.45

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