Green Supply Chain Management: Research and Applications
Discover why, what and how of green supply chain management and explore its future global trends
Applicants: 216
Time commitment:
1-2 hours/week, 1-2 weeks/course
Pace:
Self-paced
Subject:
Management Science
Language:
English
Level:
Introductory
Topic (s):
Sustainable DevelopmentAbout this course
Supply chain plays a significant role in all competitive business organizations, and green supply chain management (GSCM) is an integrated management approach for green transformation of business organizations. Echoed with the interview themed “GSCM”, this course aims to provide a systematic introduction of GSCM. What are the drivers for a company to green its supply chain? What is GSCM for a company? How shall a company implement GSCM in business operations? Where is GSCM heading in the future? Join this course to discover why, what and how of green supply chain management and explore its future global trends.
What you’ll learn
- Business drivers for supply chain sustainability
- What green supply chain management means for a company
- Business cases of companies greening supply chains
- How a company designs and implements green supply chain management strategies
- Future global trends of sustainable supply chain management
About the instructor(s)
Qinghua Zhu
Chair Professor in Antai College of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitySyllabus
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Why should green a supply chain?
By discussing the key goals of a company, Prof. Zhu analyzes the business drivers for a company to green its supply chain, from the perspectives of supply chain resilience and risks, regulatory compliance, and image.
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What is GSCM for a company?
This session introduces what green supply chain management means for a company, through the illustration of business cases including Wal-Mart, China Mobile, Xerox etc.
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How to implement GSCM?
This session discusses four principles of how a company should implement its green supply chain management strategies in business practices.
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New global trends
In this session, prof. Zhu shares her insight on the future global trends of green supply chain management.
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Green Supply Chain Management: Research and Applications Quiz
Please respond to all questions. A passing grade of 70/100 is required, but you are allowed 5 attempts to pass the quiz. You have one year's time to complete your quiz since successful registration of the course/program.
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Biggy Mashenu watched
Jun 21, 2024 19:56:14
Very good. It's informative and well rounded, perfect for the new world
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Irene Yao watched
Apr 30, 2024 20:18:18
My favorite part .
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