Open this publication in new window or tab >>2012 (English)In: Supply chain management, ISSN 1359-8546, E-ISSN 1758-6852, Vol. 17, no 1, p. 29-39Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Purpose: In response to increasing demands on improved environmental performance, companies need to develop their capabilities in assessing the environmental performance of their operations. Knowledge among practitioners as well as solid research results in this area lacks. This paper aims to present a framework of dimensions important to consider regarding environmental measurement in supply chain management. The paper also aims to present a practical example on how environmental performance measurements can be a success by applying these dimensions.
Design/methodology/approach: Literature regarding logistics management and performance measurement is coupled with theories regarding environmental logistics and green supply chain management. A framework is developed. A case study based on four actors in a reverse supply chain is used to illustrate the framework.
Findings: The paper outlines important aspects to consider in the design of environmental performance measurements in supply chain management and identifies shortcomings in existing research. The case presents successful examples of how environmental performance measurements can be applied across managerial levels as well as company borders in a supply chain.
Practical implications: The literature review shows shortcomings in the measuring tools applied today. The case provides examples of how these shortcomings can be addressed.
Originality/value: This paper addresses the intersection between environmental logistics and performance measurements. The case shows how environmental performance measurements can be applied over a single company’s borders by including four different actors in the supply chain.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2012
Keywords
Environmental logistics, Logistics measurement and performance, Green performance measurement, Supply chain management.
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-68842 (URN)10.1108/13598541211212186 (DOI)000301694700004 ()
Projects
Konkurrenskraftiga affärsmodeller för att möta framtidens krav på hållbara logistiksystem
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