Think green, recycle, do not use plastic bottles, be aware of landfill issues, water pollution, dirt erosion, over foresting, driving plant and animal species into extinction. Wow, the day of reckoning is here. Although, there has been talk about saving our environment and thinking green for a long time, an interesting phenomenon has occurred during these difficult economic times. Most notable is the idea of creating environmentally friendly manufacturing environments. If not already doing so, organizations are heavily considering the re-use, recycling, or selling of bi-products.
This idea has also seeped to other facets of supply chain manufacturing such as contracting with suppliers that are environmentally aware, using “smart” packaging methods, which entails using more efficient methods of wrapping products for shipping and retail purposes. Included as part of the overall concept of green sustainability is finding alternative methods of transportation.
The overall concept means thinking outside the proverbial box, whether that means using or selling bi-products from animal or plant sources or finding alternative methods of manufacturing or transportation. The great news is that the idea of supply chain sustainability can actually save you money in the long run as well as promote positive PR for your organization.
Read the “Green Supply Chain” by Patrick Penfield for a great general overview of this concept.
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More great news about supply chain sustainability is that there are government grants for companies who follow this path. The Fed is rewarding green companies with tax breaks and make-over money to get projects up-and-running. It truly is a win-win for businesses that take the plunge.
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