For those of you looking for condensed SCM books integrating sustainability,
The third editions of our "Foundations" and "Implementation" books are available from Business Expert Press:
The 3rd edition books provide a multi-perspective approach to strategic sustainability and value chains, enabling understanding across various disciplines and professional backgrounds.
*Each book contains eight chapters, and both books can be used together over a semester, or one book can be used as a supplement to an existing course.
Key features of the first volume include a how-to guide on foundational information for strategic sustainable supply chain management (S3CM). The second volume includes topics on implementing S3CM. These books include:
- Short vignettes of important trends along with relevant management issues;
- Evidence-based management examples from leading multinational companies, as well as small and medium enterprises spanning supply chains;
- Reference to appropriate tools, emerging technology, and practices;
- Chapter action items for the reader to take a deeper look at integration opportunities involving sustainability and supply chain management;
- An action-learning approach to applying concepts and tools so readers from any functional perspective can implement and manage sustainability projects;
- And guidelines on how to move forward with your supply chain sustainability initiative.