Sustainable Supply Chain
Duration10'
No. of mini-lessons5
ResourcesInfographic
Duration 10'
No. of mini-lessons 5
Resources Infographic
Course overview
Supply chains have a big impact on the environment. They contribute to issues like pollution, resource depletion, and waste. Even with the best intentions, it can sometimes be challenging for your employees to find ways to make a supply chain more environmentally friendly. But by analyzing costs and tracking the environmental impacts of each stage of the process, they can work toward it.
Using eco-friendly practices can help your employees lessen the impact that resources, processes, and activities have on the environment. So can being open about how they work, and teaming up with suppliers for responsible sourcing to boost sustainability. By embracing these challenges, the organization they work for can play a part in creating a more environmentally-friendly global supply chain. This course will help them navigate the various options that are out there.
What's covered
The environmental impact of supply chains
The common challenges of working toward sustainable supply chains
Steps for working toward a sustainable supply chain
Why your teams need this course
Your supply-chain or operational managers need to understand how supply chains impact the environment. This course will help them prepare for challenges and apply steps to reduce their carbon footprint. It’ll look at the main environmental impact supply chains have on the planet and cover some common challenges that might prevent them from achieving their sustainability goals. And it will outline some steps they can take to make the supply chain as green as possible.
