LECTURE 1&2

definition

practices and strategies that reduce the environmental and energy footprint of freight distribution.

Goal

to coordinate activities in the supply chain that bring the least amount of damage to the environment.

Paradoxes

costs

environmental costs are externalized

time

increase of velocity of the distribution system

reliability

reliable in terms of one-time delivery, lack of breakage and safety.

warehousing

reduction of inventories.

information technologies

E-commerce is growing

definition

all operations that relate to the reuse of the materials and products.

examples

return

remanufacturing

rental and leasing